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Iowa's Roadside Flowers
Driving through Iowa, you'll find many eye-catching native and non-native plants thriving along roadsides. Here are some of the common species you'll find.
Fall Planting of Vegetables
Cool-season crops like broccoli and lettuce thrive in fall's cooler weather. Plan your fall garden with seeds and a calendar to extend your harvest.
Growing Lilies in Iowa
The term lily is used as the common name for many different plants. True lilies belong to the Lilium genus of perennial bulbs known for their showy summer flowers. Lilies are cultivated worldwide for their ornamental, edible, and medicinal benefits. Learn how to grow lilies in Iowa.
Aster Yellows wreaking havoc in Iowa - What gives?
There have been an abundance of reports of aster yellows in 2024. Factors such as wind events, primarily winds from the south, at times during migration could result in higher populations of leafhoppers that transmit the disease by feeding.
Taking You Back a Decade to Highlight AAS Winning Punpkins, Eggplants, and Ornamental Peppers
We're highlighting a few winners from 2014, including a pumpkin inspired by a princess, the perfect eggplant for growing in containers, and a gorgeous pastel-colored ornamental pepper.
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Growing, Harvesting, and Preserving Herbs
Herbs are plants valued for their flavor, fragrance, and medicinal uses. They require little space and care. Learn about herb planting location, propagation, care, harvesting, drying, storage, and preservation methods. Growing information for more than 20 species is included.
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Garden Variety Podcast
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