Yard & Garden/Horticulture

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February 4, 2019
Winter Webcasts Provide Educational Opportunity for Master Gardeners

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will host three webcasts this winter. Master Gardeners will gain educational hours while learning about managing vegetable pests, engaging with new audiences and gardening in containers.

November 19, 2018
ISU Basketball Game Watch & Extension Fundraiser

Join us for the 1 pm game against Texas at The Wheelhouse on Saturday, March 2, 2019!

November 7, 2018
Five Elected to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Woodbury County Council

Five Woodbury County residents were elected to the Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach - Woodbury County Council in the Nov. 6 general election.

September 26, 2018
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Plymouth County to Hold Annie’s Project this Fall Le Mars, IA

Annie’s Project, a six-week course designed especially to help farm women develop their management and decision-making skills, is being offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Plymouth County. Online registration is available at www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag or at the Plymouth County Extension and Outreach office.  Classes will be held at Plymouth County Extension and Outreach Office, on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. –  9:00 p.m. beginning November 12 and continuing Nov. 19, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17.  A light meal will be provided at 5:30 p.m.  The cost is $75.00.

August 9, 2018
Veg Out! Cooking & Dinner With Local Produce

Learn to cook with the fall produce available right here in your backyard and enjoy a delicious meal!

More County News
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/01/2004 - 01:00

Have a question related to horticulture (including garden pests)?

 

Contact the ISU Hortline for
advice at no cost to you!


(515) 294-3108
M-F, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.
or via email at hortline@iastate.edu. 

 

 

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Statewide Resources

  • Horticulture Extension

    Convenient access to horticulture publications, programs and people.

  • Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Production

    Production and business management information for commercial producers on wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yard and Garden Online

    Let us "feed" your appetite for gardening information with a wide menu of gardening entrees.

  • Hortline

     Information on lawn, garden, and landscape plant questions is available from ISU Extension staff.

  • 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.

  • Pest Management and the Environment

    Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.

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