You can become an Iowa Master Gardener by completing the core training course this fall through an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach County office. Gardeners will learn best practices for choosing plants, designing gardens and managing pests. Classes start at all locations in September 2016. See your local county extension office or the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Yard & Garden news release from March 1, 2016 for more information.
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