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This year marks the ninth annual "Day of Insects" at Reiman Gardens.

On Dec. 17, 2016, a large tree fell on a wedding party near Los Angeles, Calif., killing one and injuring several others.

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will explore how Master Gardeners can support food security during its winter webcast series.  Learn more in the Iowa State University Extension and Outre

Winter can be a drab time in the home landscape, especially compared to the bright colors of spring, summer and fall.

Indoor plants and trees brighten our homes through the winter, but require extra considerations concerning indoor temperatures light.  Learn more about starting and maintaining indoor-friendly plants and trees in the Iowa State Universit

During the holiday season, Christmas trees make appearances across Iowa and across the nation as part of the season’s celebration.

Houseplants provide much-needed beauty and color indoors during winter, but they require special care to keep them vibrant during over winter.

Many species of the fungal organism Botryosphaeria were found on most of the woody plant samples we received in the Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic this year.

A well-constructed and maintained compost pile can use your lawn and garden waste and debris and provide organic matter that will enhance your soil, garden and plant growth.  Learn more about how to create a compost pile in the Iowa State Uni

The 2017 Garden Calendar is titled 'Indoor Flower Power' and will help brighten a home with photos and information about different indoor flowering plants.
 

Geraniums are beautiful plants which add color and vibrant detail to any landscape. However, they are ill-equipped to survive harsh winter conditions.

Insects and spiders seem to be everywhere in the fall.  Some of the reasons for this seeming abundance are:

The appearance of the emerald ash borer in new locations around Iowa reminds us of the harm that comes when invasive pests are inadvertently moved with firewood.  How to help?  Follow these steps from the USDA: 

A partnership to create "donation gardens" that would grow fresh fruits and vegetables to share with local food pantries and reduce food insecurity in Iowa was coordinated this year by Christine Hradek, ISU Extension and Outreach human sciences sp

Palmer amaranth, a new invasive species related to waterhemp, has become a weed of concern for corn and soybean producers across the state in the last three years.  It is extremely invasive and difficult to manage due to its

Over 300 Master Gardener trainees will gather on the Iowa State University campus in October for the program’s annual training class. The course, which will be held on Oct.