Yard & Garden/Horticulture

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April 22, 2019

Cass County Master Gardener Bus Tour Heads for Ames Area on June 6

Local gardeners invited to “Hop on the Bus!” and join the fun

April 18, 2019

Cass County Extension Seeking Candidates to Fill Part Time Program Positions

Applications due April 30 for guaranteed consideration

More County News

ISU Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources

Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.

Statewide Resources

Hortline
Information on lawn, garden, and landscape plant questions is available from ISU Extension staff.
- 515-294-3108
- 10am to noon and 1-4:30pm, Monday through Friday
- hortline@iastate.edu
Iowa Insect Information Notes

Images and information on a wide range of common pest and non-pest insects encountered in the home, yard and garden.
Iowa Master Gardener Program

Master Gardeners are individuals who have an interest in horticulture, have taken the Master Gardener training offered by Iowa State University Extension, and share their time and expertise with other gardeners.
Horticulture & Home Pest News

Horticulture & Home Pest News is filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Extension specialists.
Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute

Helping support the state’s evolving grape and wine industry, because the potential economic opportunities in wineries, value-added agriculture and tourism are limitless.