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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.
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
Resources from ISU Extension