Yard and Garden Information

Local News

Share Your Love of Gardening with Others!
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
The city of Sheldon is offering Community Garden plots. This is a great opportunity for fellow gardeners to share their knowledge with others. Everyone will learn something every day!

New Plant Hardiness Zones and Other Gardening Information
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Read horticulture articles of timely topics for anyone interested in horticulture in Northwest Iowa - written by Margaret Murphy, Horticulture Educator and others.

Nominate Your School District for a Grant up to $25,000
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
Monsanto is offering funding for your school to integrate Agriculture programs. Nominate your public school TODAY!

2012 Lawn & Garden Expo
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
Join us at the 2012 Lawn & Garden Expo February 3rd and 4th at Dordt College Campus Center. The Expo will include educational seminars, numerous exhibitors, cooking demonstrations plus much more!

Flavors of Northwest Iowa - Locally Grown Food & Culture
(Posted on 1/12/2012)
We Love Local Food andFlavors of Northwest Iowa is a regional network for local food producers and consumers

Find us on Facebook - ISU Extension and Outreach O'Brien County
(Posted on 1/4/2012)
Come "Like Us" on Facebook and you will receive alerts on our latest programs and happenings with Extension!

ISU Extension Newsletters
(Posted on 11/7/2011)
Ag, Family, 4-H and Horticulture Newsletters are available

Register for The Iowa Master Gardener Program!
(Posted on 8/12/2011)
Classes start in January 10, 2012

Become a Master Gardener
(Posted on 12/5/2007)
Love to garden? Want to find more resources and connect with others that share that interest? Consider becomming a Master Gardener.

Webster County Acreage Living
(Posted on 2/5/2007)
This newsletter addresses frequent questions asked by residents of living outside incorporated areas.

Acreage Living Newsletter
(Posted on 2/5/2007)
A bi-monthly newsletter put out by ISU Extension for rural residents highlighting timely topics on country living.

GreenScaping: The Easy Way to a Greener, Healthier Yard
(Posted on 10/17/2006)
The EPA Office of Solid Waste, the Office of Water and the Office of Pesticide Programs developed a brochure called GreenScaping.

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.

Yard and Garden: Houseplant Care
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
Growing houseplants is a challenging and rewarding hobby that can be enjoyed by everyone and need not be difficult. Give plants what they need and they’ll do well.

Yard and Garden: Houseplant Pests
(Posted on 12/7/2011)
Just as there are different types of indoor plants – foliage, flowering, succulents and florist’s plants – there are different pests that can invade houseplants. ISU Extension horticulturists explain how to recognize and manage pests on houseplants.

Staff

Laura Kuennen - Regional Food Coordinator
Phone: (712) 276-2157
Fax: (712) 276-6211
Email: lkuennen@iastate.edu

Cheryl Heronemus - Region 1 Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-957-5045
Fax: 712-957-5065
Email: hero@iastate.edu