If you are interested in gardening and horticulture, curious and love to learn, and can make a commitment to volunteering, we want you to join the Iowa Master Gardener program! We welcome participants with all levels of gardening experience.
Join the Home Gardening Webinar Series every Thursday at 6 p.m. central time, from January 9 through March 16. This free weekly webinar series highlights a variety of topics for home gardeners.
It's that time of year! The 2025 All-America Selections winners have been announced! Explore three of the award-winning plants that will be available soon in this article.
There were a few fine-textured annuals at Reiman Gardens this year you may want to consider adding to your containers next season. See which plants they are in this article.
Here's a look back at some All-America Selections winners from decades past. Whether these haven't been grown for a while, or are grown year after year, they would all be great additions to garden planning for 2025 and beyond.
Reiman Gardens' newly rebranded Grow and Give program, formerly known as Plant a Row, is helping feed Central Iowans by the truckload. In 2024, the Gardens collected and distributed over 18,000 pounds of produce that has been given back to local food pantries across Story County and surrounding areas.
November is often the time we think about applying mulch to strawberry beds in Iowa. While annual applications of mulch in the fall is a good practice, it's also something we don't want to do too early, since covering up the plants before they are fully dormant can have negative effects on their health. This article explains factor to consider before mulching strawberries.
Learn about the 2024 webinar reviewing trends and interesting cases in the Iowa State University plant and insect diagnostic clinic by registering for this webinar.
Award-winning kale, basil, and lettuce are great options for cool-season container gardening. Learn about these three All-America Selections winners and see if they'd be a good fit for your garden!
A few All-America Selection winners perfect for adding to your pollinator garden next year include a celosia, blanket flower, and Mexican sunflower. Read more about these winners in this article.
The 2024 Gardening in the Air virtual symposium is on Saturday, October 19, 2024. It features presentations from three tracks, including Gardening in a Changing Environment, Edible Vegetables, and Nature Critters. Learn more about this free educational opportunity and register to attend.
Lilacs are suffering from Pseudocercospora leaf spots and other diseases due to humidity and stress. Fungicides are not warranted. Good pruning and care are key to managing these issues.
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.
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 leafhopper migration could result in higher populations of leafhoppers that transmit the disease by feeding.
A fire-red zinnia, new 'Baby' series nasturtiums, and a beautiful blooming dianthus long enough for cut flowers are all recent AAS-winning flowers that will be on display at Reiman Gardens next year.
There are many contests and opportunities for gardeners to participate and show off their skills at the Iowa State Fair. These opportunities don't require any preregistration and have no entry fees - just show up! Consider participating this year during the fair - August 8-18, 2024.
