While watering is one of the more common tasks we do when caring for plants, it’s often one of the most misunderstood. Successful watering comes from using a combination of techniques to accurately determine when and how much to water.
Monitoring and keeping track of your garden will help you detect small irregularities before they become major. Explore the ways a plant disease diagnostician recommends keeping records of your garden.
Enhance your gardening skills with Iowa Master Gardener training through the Iowa Home Gardener track- 100% online and asynchronous during the 10-week training period from February 24 - May 2. Open for enrollment until March 14.
Choosing the right potting media is essential for successful plant growth in containers. This article covers key factors like media components, handling, container selection, and watering practices to help optimize plant health and simplify care.
This year marks the 17th annual "Day of Insects" (DOI) at Reiman Gardens on March 29th. DOI is a day filled with 15 presentations covering a wide range of insect-related topics. DOI has something for everyone interested in or involved with insects!
Cold hardiness of fruit trees varies. Several factors make the winter survival of plants like 'Reliance' peaches uncertain and despite being cold hardy, can still suffer bud and tree damage in Iowa's coldest temperatures.
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!
