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Scholarships Offered by Mills County Master Gardeners
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
The ISU Extension Mills County Master Gardeners are once again offering a scholarship opportunity for area high school seniors planning to continue their education at an Iowa school in a horticulture related field!

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How to Cook a Kumquat and Other Misunderstood Produce
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
Have you ever walked through the produce department aisle in your grocery store, noticed some of the interesting and exotic looking fruits and vegetables, and wondered how in the world you're supposed to prepare them? Come to this seminar sponsored by the Mills County Master Gardeners to learn how!

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Perennial Color for your Perennial Garden!
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
The Mills County Master Gardeners hope you are ready to "Spring into Spring" and plan to attend their seminar series beginning Monday, February 20 with a presentation on getting the most out of your perennials!

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Landscape Design Workshop - for Homeowners
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
Has your landscape lost its luster? Have your plantings petered out? Are you ready to start enjoying your yard again? Check out this workshop offered in four sessions with lots of hands-on help to create your new outdoor paradise!

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Master Gardeners Offer Grants to Mills County Communities!
(Posted on 3/8/2010)
The ISU Mills County Master Gardeners are offering grants to groups who wish to initiate a community beautification project or expand/improve an existing project within Mills County.

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Plant Wise Newsletters
(Posted on 9/27/2007)
Informative articles and information covering all topics of gardening by the horticulture staff at Iowa State University and Mills County Master Gardeners.

News from Iowa State University Extension
Morel Mushroom Certification Workshops Scheduled for March and April
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
Individuals who would like to be able to sell morel mushrooms legally within the state of Iowa can take a three-hour certification workshop in March or April. Workshops are being offered at several locations across the state.
Yard and Garden: Starting Seedlings
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information about starting flower and vegetable seedlings indoors. Learn how to avoid spindly, collapsed or yellow-green seedlings and minimize mold on peat pots.
Yard and Garden: Tomatoes
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Home gardeners can chose from a variety of sizes, shapes and colors when growing tomato plants. ISU Extension horticulturists share information about tomato varieties that growers can use in selecting tomatoes.
New Plant Hardiness Zone Map Has Iowa in Zone 5
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the new version of the plant hardiness zone map this week — the first update since 1990. Much of Iowa now is considered Zone 5.
Yard and Garden: Vegetable Seeds
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
Selecting seeds is one of the first steps in planting a home garden – along with preparing the seedbed and deciding when to plant. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information that will guide gardeners as they select vegetable seeds.
Yard and Garden: Cherry Trees
(Posted on 1/19/2012)
Cherry trees can be grown in Iowa, though some are not reliably hardy in all parts of Iowa. The trees produce beautiful white flowers in early spring and are a popular choice for edible landscapes. ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists tell how to select and plant cherry trees in Iowa.
Yard and Garden: Gooseberries, Currants and Jostaberries
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
Home gardeners who like a tart tasting berry or just want to grow a not-so-ordinary berry might consider planting gooseberries, currants or jostaberries. ISU Extension horticulturists tell how to select and plant these berries.
Conference to Cover Production and Marketing of Fruits and Vegetables
(Posted on 1/11/2012)
The Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Annual Conference will be held Jan. 27-28 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.
Yard and Garden: Grow Plants from Fruit
(Posted on 1/5/2012)
Mothers often remind children not to play with their food, but kids and houseplant enthusiasts may find it interesting and fun to start plants from the seeds and leaves of fruit.
Research Looks at Strategies to Grow Late Season Vegetables
(Posted on 1/5/2012)
Research is evaluating a couple of strategies that may extend the growing season for vegetable growers.

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Denise Fikes - Horticulture Assistant
Phone: (712) 624-8616
Fax: (712) 624-8228
Email: dfikes@iastate.edu

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