Yard and Garden: Final Fall Chores
By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension Scott County Many gardeners have done their fall cleaning by removing annual garden plants and dead foliage on perennials. However, a...
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By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension Scott County Indoor plants help create a welcoming, calming, aesthetically pleasing environment in homes. In fact, more than 80 percent...
View ArticleYard and Garden: Fallen Leaves
By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension Scott County Composting enables gardeners to dispose of large quantities of leaves and clippings in an efficient and cost-effective...
View ArticleGet answers to holiday food, stain removal questions from ISU Extension’s...
By Liz Meimann and Laura Sternweis Iowa State University Extension Scott County What’s the best way to thaw a frozen turkey? Is it safe to make pies and vegetable dishes a couple days before the big...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston For the new year, I have taken 50+ years off the present, in this column. Set yourself at Ames, Iowa, Iowa State University (then College). If you are in your mid-70s, you could have...
View ArticleGet Answers to Your Specific Horticulture Questions
By Duane Gissel Iowa State University Extension Scott County Your lawn is not doing well, and you don’t know why. You’d like to take a sample into the Extension office the next day, but you have to go...
View ArticlePACT (Parenting All Children Together)
By Marissa Bloom Iowa State University Extension Scott County On April 3, Iowa State University Extension of Scott County, Lutheran Social Services of Iowa and Genesis Bright Beginnings will sponsor...
View ArticleCaring for Lawns During Drought Conditions
David Minner Iowa State University Extension Scott County As of mid-July, most non-irrigated turf in Iowa is either dormant (brown from lack of water) or well on its way to summer dormancy. Thirteen...
View ArticleHome Series Booklets Offer Home Energy Efficiency Information
Information from the Iowa State University Extension Office The Home Series booklets are filled with everyday energy-saving tips to help Iowans make a positive impact on family budgets. The average...
View ArticleInvasive stink bug confirmed in Iowa
By Duane Gissel Iowa State University Extension Scott County Entomologists at Iowa State University have confirmed that Scott County has the first breeding infestations of brown marmorated stink bugs...
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