Selecting and Planting Perennials in Spring
Use perennials to help keep a garden interesting all season.
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Spring is the Ideal Time to Plant Fruit Trees in Iowa
Extension expert discusses selecting and caring for young fruit trees.
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New Podcast Alert
Two new podcasts are out from the ISU Department of Plant Pathology.
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Biostimulants 101
Biostimulants are a fast-growing class of agricultural additives that may increase nutrient and water uptake, tolerance to stress, and improve root growth by supporting a variety of biological processes. Biostimulants have especially caught the attention of organic farmers and those interested in sustainable food production as a substitute for more conventional synthetic fertilizers, but many conventional farmers utilize biostimulants for their beneficial properties.
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Horticulture Resources
A List of Horticulture Resources!
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Horticulture Resources
A List of Horticulture Resources!
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Frost Management in Vegetables
Frost damage occurs when the temperature briefly dips below freezing (32°F). Learning how to manage and mitigate losses due to frost is crucial in continuing to grow vegetables, especially in the Midwest, and to maximize both yields and profits for both large and small scale farms.
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New Fact Sheet Series for Specialty Crop Growers Focuses on Dicamba and 2,4-D Drift
A new fact sheet series is available to help specialty crop growers prepare for and respond to possible dicamba and 2,4-D drift. The series provides detailed information on documenting and reacting to drift incidents, preventing and preparing for possible drift damage, and presents an overview of dicamba and 2,4-D drift issues.
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Don't Let your Guard Down: Fall Insect Pests of Cole Crops
As the season winds down for summer crops (sweet corn, pepper, tomato, etc.) we should not let our guard down on fall crops such as broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprout, kale, etc. These crops are on still actively growing and need attention when it comes to pest management.
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Water Gardens: Aquatic Plants
Water sustains life in the garden and often becomes the center of attraction when added to a yard or garden. Starting a water garden — even one as simple as a large container of water — also expands the gardener’s choice of possible plants to be enjoyed.
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