The Iowa Honey Producers Association (IHPA) will conduct beekeeping courses in several locations across the state to help those interested in beekeeping get started. For 2011, course locations and details are listed as follows:
Your vote could help Reiman Gardens obtain a grant to construct a demonstration rain garden. Reiman Gardens, located at the entrance to Iowa State University and the city of Ames is one of the largest public gardens in Iowa. Read more a
Iowa currently has 85 state-licensed wineries and more than 413 vineyards covering 1,200 acres in 95 of Iowa's counties. The estimated total economic impact for the state is $234.3 million.<
Cindy Haynes, ISU Extension Horticulturist, recently spoke about the health benefits of gardening including the calming effect that lifts your mood, reduces your blood pressure and improves your mental and your physical health.
A recent trend in going "green" is to partially or completely cover the top of your building with growing plants. These "living roofs" can provide substantial benefits.
Below is an updated map that indicates our best guess on where eastern subterranean termites occur in Iowa. In our records and conversations we have been able to document that 94 Iowa counties have reported termites.
I have noticed late this summer that several hummingbirds are visiting some of the flowers in my garden. I am surprised – partly because it is late in the season and also because I do no
Several people have recently reported noticing an abundance of small (3/8 inch long) crickets. These runts of the cricket world are called ground crickets, or pygmy field crickets.&nb
There are several species of hawk moths that feed on nectar from deep throated flowers in the fall of the year. Because these large, stout-bodied moth behave in a manner similar to hummingbird
Several Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms will offer gardeners new ideas at Home Demonstration Garden Field Days beginning July 27.
Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is a conspicuous plant in some lawns in June and July. Grown for pasture and hay, birdsfoot trefoil has escaped to roadsides and waste areas. It is
The flash of a lightningbug on a summers evening still inspires most of us to reach out and try to catch the enchanting light. Lightningbugs can be placed in a container for closer obser
We are frequently asked if there is an insecticide that can be applied to effectively control or repel ticks from a picnic area, camp grounds, woodland, or landscape. The short answer is, no.
It is time for the first round of deadheading in the garden. Early blooming plants are now setting seed and will benefit from removal of the seed heads.
