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2009 International Master Gardener Conference
(Posted on 1/19/2008)
The Master Gardeners of Southern Nevada invite you to join us in Las Vegas from March 22-26 in 2009 for the 2009 International Master Gardener Conference, New Frontiers in Horticulture and Gardening.

Master Gardener Summer Session
(Posted on 1/19/2008)
The Iowa Master Gardener Program will host its first Summer Session on July 11 and 12, 2008, on the Iowa State University campus. These two action-packed, fun-filled, educational days will feature a hands-on approach with plant examples to study and identify.

SCMGA Newsletters
(Posted on 1/16/2008)
The Story County Master Gardeners' Association (SCMGA) newsletters detail their hard work on several projects and provide information about opportunities for garden enthusiasts.

Myths of Garden and Lawn Care
(Posted on 1/10/2008)
Five of the eleven Myths of Lawn and Garden Care presentations are now available to view on the web through Adobe Flash Player.

Helping Your Garden Grow
(Posted on 8/9/2007)
ISU Extension publications can be great resources when planning and tending your garden!

Beware the Lawnmower
(Posted on 5/19/2007)
Mower-related injuries are an everyday occurrence. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 57,000 operators and bystanders require medical treatment each year for mower-related injuries. However, safe mowing practices can prevent many such injuries.

News from Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of May 12
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
Listen to interviews about corn planting progress, high grain costs and livestock producers, Iowa’s racial and ethnic makeup, and more.

Squinnies, Grinnies and Gophers—Oh, My!
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
ISU Extension Wildlife Specialist Jim Pease always has scientific observations and helpful suggestions. Ground squirrels, chipmunks and ground hogs are interesting but can be a nuisance in some locations.

Make ONE CALL Before you Dig
(Posted on 5/12/2008)

This phone call may be the easiest, least expensive and most important part of your planting or home improvement project

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of May 5
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Listen to interviews about patience during planting season, La niña and corn and soybean yield, farm sector prosperity and the rural economy, and more.

Ask the ISU Extension Gardening Experts
(Posted on 5/7/2008)
This week the experts answer questions about caring garden geraniums, when to harvest newly planted blueberries and which groundcovers to plant under a large shade trees.

Looking Ahead to White Grubs in the Lawn
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
No method predicts if and where white grubs will occur in the lawn or how severe the damage will be, so put the insecticide down and step away from the sprayer. Learn about your options for white grub management.

NatureMapping Program Offered in Johnson County
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
The NatureMapping program provides hands-on environmental education to help volunteers inventory the state’s plants and wildlife.

Ask the ISU Extension Gardening Experts
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
This week the experts offer information on when to move amaryllis plants outdoors, what to do with daffodils that no longer bloom and why crabapple trees bloom heavily every other year.

Iowa’s Green Industry Is Growing -- the Economy
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
iowa's green industry -- ornamental horticulture-- is the fastest growing segment of the state’s agriculture industry, according to an ISU Extension survey.

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 28
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Listen to interviews about getting into wet fields at the start of the 2008 growing season, La Niña and potential yields for corn and soybeans, mitigating air emissions and more.

NatureMapping Workshop Offered in Scott County
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
The NatureMapping Program provides hands-on environmental education that helps keep common wildlife common.

Take a Hike in the Woods
(Posted on 4/28/2008)
Woodland wildflowers are emerging in local woodlands and should be in bloom for the next several weeks.

New Trapping Procedure for Emerald Ash Borer Announced
(Posted on 4/28/2008)
Emerald ash borer researchers have developed a new purple trap that will be used in Iowa and in 45 other states throughout the country.

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 21
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Listen to interviews about weather conditions during planting, land values, the health of manufacturing, Iowa States’ sesquicentennial and more.

Ask the ISU Extension Gardening Experts
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
This week the experts discuss the chances of importing insects when adding soil around a home and how to stop the spread of variegated bishop's weed.

Dr. Grow-It-All Provides Tips for a Great Lawn
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
Proper mowing and frequency are important aspects of lawn maintenance. In fact, many turfgrass problems can be traced back to improper mowing.

Ask the ISU Extension Gardening Experts
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
This week the experts offer advice on using zoysiagrass as a lawn, choosing strawberry varieties and when to plant cucumbers.

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

Pink in the Garden
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
There are number of plant choices in the pink palette including trees, shrubs and perennials.

Staff

John Holmes-Crops Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 532-3453
Fax: (515) 532-3415
Email: jdholmes@iastate.edu

Dave Andrews-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (515) 382-6551
Fax: (515) 382-2696
Email: andrewsd@iastate.edu

Story County Extension