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September 22, 2016
Overwintering Geraniums

Late summer is the time we start thinking about how to overwinter our favorite plants. September is the best month to start thinking about which plants to keep and which to let succumb to Jack Frost. Geraniums are one of those annuals that you can save from year to year. 

September 22, 2016
Fall Lawn Care

September is the ideal time for almost all lawn care chores. This is an optimal month to perform seeding, sodding, aerating, dethatching, fertilizing, and broadleaf weed control.  The reason? Temperatures are cooling but the growing season continues for several weeks.

September 19, 2016
4-H National Youth Science Day

Come learn about drones!

September 14, 2016
Early Fall Chores

As the summer gardening season winds down, it's a great time to get outside, enjoy the cooler weather and do some work in your yard and garden which will give you a head start on your 2017 spring garden.

September 7, 2016
Fall 2016 Library Talks

FREE Garden Classes will be presented by the Linn County Master Gardeners (LCMG).  No pre-registration is required, just come and join us! All classes start at 6:30 pm. and go until 7:30pm.

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Our Story: Gardening for Food Pantries

Start with an idea: grow fresh produce for donation to food pantries. Mix together ISU Extension and Outreach nutrition education, Master Gardeners and ISU Research and Demonstration Farms. The goal: More than 10,000 pounds of food for Iowans in need.

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September 20, 2016 12:21 PM

Families with land in 13 northern Iowa counties shared their family stories at the Iowa Land Grant Legacy celebration at the Clay County...

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