It's frustrating when insects attack our vegetables. Learn practical tips for pest problems from Extension specialists. Tune in here.
Horticulture in the Heartland, Planting Today for Tomorrow will be held at the Clinton Community College in Clinton, Iowa. Learn more in the brochure here: 2017 Clinton Co Horticulture in the Heartland 2017
Winter is the season for Farmer Delusional Syndrome. Fields do not have weeds, projects will take half the time and pictures in the seed catalogues tempt you to grow every new variety being offered for the next year. When reality sets in, vegetable growers realize that their winter planning decisions need to be based on data collected for their farm that reflects their soil, weather patterns and growing practices. Join Rob Faux in a farminar where he shares some of the data he collects and how it informs vegetable variety planning on his farm.
Come to the community garden meeting Oskaloosa to sign up for a gardening plot.
Find out more here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/yard-gardenhorticulture
Cover crop options for home gardens.
Learn more here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/hamilton/news/spring-horticulture-programs
Concerned about recent food safety issues associated with fresh produce? Sara Runkel (OSU Extension) will help you understand how to minimize the risks related to specific edible garden practices such as composting, water sources, harvesting and more. You will learn practical tips that can be shared with community and school gardens and be better equipped to answer questions from the public. https://learn.extension.org/events/3431
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting the 2018 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at the Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station near Ames. The annual event will feature various research and demonstration projects on fruit and vegetable production for commercial growers, extension personnel, non-profit organizations, and Master Gardeners.
We’ll start with a tour of our garden greens which include kale, spinach, collards, mustard greens, Swiss chard and Asian greens. Then, we’ll talk about how to grow greens and protect them from pests. We’ll end the night by learning why greens are so important in our diet and enjoy a tasty green salad. Presented in partnership with Renee Sweers, ISU Extension and Outreach Human Sciences Specialist in Nutrition and Wellness. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/lyon/content/2018-garden-table-series#June%2019
Come take a tour of the garden with Dr. Cindy Haynes, ISU Associate Professor of Horticulture. Learn about the interesting cultivars being grown this year in the “Vegetable Rainbow Garden.” Vegetables from the garden will again be donated to area food pantries. As always, we’ll be serving local food treats! https://www.extension.iastate.edu/lyon/content/2018-garden-table-series#June%2019
Bill and Judy Goshorn, Polk County Master Gardeners, will present about all things tomatoes - growing, varieties, and preserving. BYOT (bring your own tomatoes to share).
http://www.enablinggardenpcmg.org/
