Yard & Garden/Horticulture

Local Highlights

May 8, 2013

The 13th Annual Mills County Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held on May 11th, 8:30 - 11:30 in the parking lot west of Glenwood State Bank in Glenwood, IA.

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January 1, 2012

The Plant Wise newsletter is Mills County's own horticulture newsletter.  Published monthly, each issue contains timely gardening advice from Iowa State University personnel, Mills County Master Gardeners, and other research-based sources. Keep up to date on current plant diseases, insects, best bet plants, and horticulture events of local interest!

May 29, 2013

Women, Land & Legacy are sponsoring a great opportunity to learn about growing organic produce and high tunnels.  Dinner and a tour begins at 6pm.

Glenwood's Giving Garden
April 24, 2013

Glenwood's Giving Garden opening day is on May 4th from 9:00 - 12:00 noon. Come learn how you can help with this wonderful community garden. Did you know that Glenwood's Giving Garden donated over 6,800 pounds of fresh produce in 2012 to people in need in Mills County? Volunteers are needed in every area supporting the Garden! You can view the Opening Day flyer here

March 5, 2013

Current commercial fruit or vegetable growers and traditional farmers interested in diversifying can learn more about high tunnel production at a March 26 workshop at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - “ Harrison County Extension Office in Logan.

Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.

Statewide Resources

  • Let us "feed" your appetite for gardening information with a wide menu of gardening entrees.

  • Helping support the state’s evolving grape and wine industry, because the potential economic opportunities in wineries, value-added agriculture and tourism are limitless.

  • Images and information on a wide range of common pest and non-pest insects encountered in the home, yard and garden.

  • Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.

  • Master Gardeners are individuals who have an interest in horticulture, have taken the Master Gardener training offered by Iowa State University Extension, and share their time and expertise with other gardeners.

  •  Information on lawn, garden, and landscape plant questions is available from ISU Extension staff.

  • Horticulture & Home Pest News is filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Extension specialists.

  • Production and business management information for commercial producers on wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

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