News from Pocahontas County Extension

Canning Has Changed from Grandma’s Day
(Posted on 8/27/2008)
ISU Extension Food Safety Specialist Sam Beattie provides a historical look at canning garden produce and the safe methods for today.

Landscape Plants Resistant to Japanese Beetles
(Posted on 8/27/2008)
This year's invasion of the ravenous pests focuses attention on plants that are less likely to suffer permanent damage from the attacks.

Ask the ISU Extension Gardening Experts
(Posted on 8/22/2008)
Damage from hawthorn lace bugs, overseeding of bare areas in lawns and sun requirements of arborvitae are topics this week.

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Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
(Posted on 8/22/2008)
The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

Overseeding Lawns
(Posted on 8/22/2008)
When properly overseeded, a thin, scruffy-looking lawn can be turned into a thick, lush lawn in just a few weeks.

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