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4-H fishing club to hold first meeting
(Posted on 5/7/2008)
The new 4-H Fish Iowa club will hold their first meeting Thursday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at Bacon Creek Park on Correctionville Rd., Sioux City.

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Gardening Basics for Siouxland offers education for people new to the area, gardening
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
Gardening Basics for Siouxland will be offered by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension-Woodbury County Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. The one-time class will cover introductory gardening concepts for people who want to learn more about gardening in Siouxland.

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Woodbury County Fair and the Extension Showcase
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
The dates for the 2008 Woodbury County Fair are Wednesday, July 30-Sunday, August 3. There are many things to do and see at the fair including the Woodbury County Extension Showcase. Also, check the fair website at www.woodburycountyfair.com.

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Extension horticulturist named regional editor for The Iowa Horticulturist magazine
(Posted on 4/15/2008)
Mimi Shanahan has been named regional editor for The Iowa Horticulturist magazine. She will also continue to be the horticulturist for Iowa State University Extension in Woodbury County.

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2008 Siouxland Garden Show
(Posted on 3/25/2008)
The 2008 Siouxland Garden Show will be held Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Marina Center in South Sioux City, Neb. The show will include educational exhibits, presentations, how-to sessions and commercial exhibitors.

Tri-State Green Space Conference - Planning & Providing Community Landscapes
(Posted on 9/27/2007)
The Tri-state Green Space Conference - Planning & Providing Community Landscapes, is a one of a kind opportunity to learn from and visit with some of the noted experts from the planning, design and horticultural worlds at the same time.

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Ask the Master Gardener
(Posted on 5/2/2007)
E-mail your lawn and garden questions to a Iowa State University Extension trained Master Gardener!

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.

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Staff

Mimi Shanahan-Horticulturist
Phone: (712) 276-2157
Fax: (712) 276-6211
Email: mimishan@iastate.edu

Eldon Everhart-Commercial Horticulture Specialist
Phone: 712-755-3104
Fax: 712-755-7112
Email: everhart@iastate.edu

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