Yard and Garden News
The following yard and garden news items are from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
- The ANR Scoop, published twice a month, shares expert-backed research, timely updates, educational opportunities and practical information straight from Iowa State University experts.
- The Iowa Master Gardener Program, along with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will launch Garden Academy in September 2025, providing high-quality gardening education in a refined format for both aspiring Iowa Master Gardeners and home gardening enthusiasts.
- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Farm, Food and Enterprise Development team is holding two webinars in August that will explore the role of intense heat on farmers and growers, as well as their crops.
- The horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold the 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the ISU Horticulture Research Station.
- The annual Iowa State Fair Weed Identification Contest will return on Friday, Aug. 8, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in front of the John Deere Agriculture Building.
- Iowa State University is holding a series of open house events at the Alliant Energy Solar Farm near Ames. Participants will have the opportunity to tour the farm and learn about agrivoltaics — the integration of solar energy and agriculture.
- A new resource from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach outlines how to use tarps for weed management in vegetable growing.
- The Urban Agriculture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering four Urban Agriculture Field Days in 2025, partnering with area urban farms. Local community members and those interested in urban agriculture are invited to attend.
- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a fruit and vegetable production safety course this spring and summer. The course is designed to be easily understood by beginning gardeners while offering enough details to benefit experienced commercial growers.