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Learn more about what is blooming around Iowa, what are some common gardening questions, frequent pests for the week, and timely tasks for the garden and landscape.
Deja vu? Prepare for plant diseases after plentiful spring rains.
Learn about some of the typical plant diseases in the garden and landscapewe should keep an eye out for and how to manage them.
Roundup: It's Not What it Used to Be!
Glyphosate, once synonymous with Roundup®, is now less available. New Roundup formulas differ in active ingredients and intended use, requiring careful label reading for safe and proper application.
All About Hostas
Hostas are hardy shade perennials with colorful foliage and summer blooms. Versatile and low-maintenance, they thrive in gardens with minimal effort. Learn more about these quintessential shade plants.
Strong Winds and Tender Leaves... an Unfortunate Combination of Events
Strong winds are the most likely culprit of limp, desiccated tree leaves this year. The good news is that healthy trees will be fine in the long run.
Herbicide Injury to Garden Plants
This time of year we often see damage from herbicide drift. Learn how to identify the damage and what to do if you find it in your garden.
Featured Publication
Planting and Harvesting Times for Garden Vegetables
This guide can help Iowa vegetable growers schedule the planting of gardens so space may be used efficiently. Includes a staggered planting and harvest chart for crops grown all season - from sowing the first seeds indoors to harvesting the last crop after frost.
Yard and Garden News
Agrivoltaics in Action: Open Houses at the Alliant Energy Solar Farm at Iowa State University
Improve Vegetable System Weed Management with Tarping
New Urban Agriculture Field Days Connect Farms to Communities
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Garden Variety Podcast
Whether you're a master gardener, just getting started or somewhere in between — there's always something new to learn in your garden.