Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Yard & Garden/Horticulture
Marion County
Master Gardeners
For horticulture questions...call Marion County Extension (641-842-2014).
The Green Scene:
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Other Hort Sites
Gardening Info
Gardening information from the University of Minnesota
Tree ID
An interactive key for identification of Common Iowan trees.
Horticulture and Home Pest News
A resource from Iowa State Extension on horticulture and home pest topics
Trees Forever
An organization whose mission is "To plant and care for trees and the environment by empowering people, building community, and promoting stewardship."
Local Highlights
Statewide Resources
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Convenient access to horticulture publications, programs and people.
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Production and business management information for commercial producers on wide variety of fruits and vegetables.
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Helping support the state’s evolving grape and wine industry, because the potential economic opportunities in wineries, value-added agriculture and tourism are limitless.
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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.
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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.
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Let us "feed" your appetite for gardening information with a wide menu of gardening entrees.
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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
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Images and information on a wide range of common pest and non-pest insects encountered in the home, yard and garden.
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Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.
