Fruits and Nuts
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Many fruits and nuts are grown throughout Iowa, from apples and cherries to strawberries, grapes, and even walnuts. Learn how to select the best varieties, plant, care, prune, harvest, overwinter, and manage potential disease and insect pests on all the trees, shrubs, and small plants that produce edible fruit and nuts in Iowa yards and gardens.
How to Grow Strawberries in Containers
Strawberries are one of the best fruits to grow in the home garden. When little garden space is available or there is not enough space in full sun to grow strawberries, containers are a fun alternative. When grown in a container, plants not only produce fruit but are also ornamental, making them an attractive addition to a patio or deck.
Growing strawberries in containers takes some special considerations. Learn how to get the most from container-grown strawberries.
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Fruits and Nuts Experts
Aaron Steil
Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist
Home Orchard Management
Small Fruit Crop Management
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