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An updated version of the Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicator Manual for Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management Category 3 OT is available from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.  The manual is intended to be used by people prep

Geraniums can be grown from cuttings or seeds and they can be overwintered from one year to the next.  Learn more about getting geraniums ready for spring planting in the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Yard & Garden news rel

Festive holiday plants displayed at this time of the year may bring along uninvited guests – insects and other pests.  For more information and tips on dealing with bugs on holiday plants and related issues see the Iowa State University Exten

The Iowa Honey Producers Association has released the Beekeeping Class information for 2018.  There are 36 courses listed that will cover both beginning and advanced beekeeping.  Many course start in mid- to late January.

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program hosted two classes on the Iowa State campus in Ames this fall as part of its annual Master Gardener training course.  The Class on Campus is a hands-on part of the 40 ho

Horticultural Programs.  Upcoming horticulture conferences/workshops of possible interest to HHPN readers are listed below.  Additional information on each program is available from the listed contacts.

January 11-13, 2018

The following are highlights and updates about samples and questions recently received in the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic. Visit the PIDC's Facebook page for updates and more pictures.

In October we launched our improved hands-on activities for the master gardener training on campus. This year 341 trainees came to campus to bring the concepts learned in our webcast to practice.

The 2018 Garden Calendar highlights plants that are an important component of our holidays and special celebrations.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a short course on the production and management of several high tunnel crops and the economics and marketing aspects of high tunnel crop production.  The course will be held on Nov.

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The following are highlights and updates about samples and questions recently received in the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic. Visit the PIDC's Facebook page for updates and more pictures.

High tunnels are inexpensive, passive solar structures that are designed to extend the growing season and intensify production.

The following are highlights and updates about samples and questions recently received in the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic. Visit the PIDC's Facebook page for updates and more pictures.

Fall is the time to plant multiple types of spring-flowering bulbs, including daffodils.  See the Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Yard & Garden news release from September 13 to learn more about the best sites for daffodils

Populations of insects can fluctuate from year to year based on a variety of factors.  This year it appears everything lined just right allowing the painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) the opportunity to have very high numbers ac

The following are highlights and updates about samples and questions recently received in the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic. Visit the PIDC's Facebook page for updates and more pictures.

Overseeding is one way to improve an existing lawn that is in poor condition.