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IOWA PUBLIC RADIO’S “HORTICULTURE DAY” SHOW IS TURNING 30. SATURDAY, 30 JULY 2016 JOIN IPR “TALK OF IOWA” HOST CHARITY NEBBE FOR A LIVE SHOW AND FAMILY FIELD DAY

Location:  Horticulture Research Station, 55519 170th St., east of Gilbert Cost:  Free Tours of the 230-acre farm begin at 1:30 p.m.  A special edition “Horticulture Day” program begins at 2:30 p.m. (be part of the audience).  Visitors are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Research Station students will provide a farmer’s market so…

ATTENTION HORTICULTURE AND GRS GRADUATES…

You are invited to the Department of Horticulture Alumni Dinner Saturday June 3, 2017 ISU Alumni Center Ballroom 420 Beach Avenue, Ames, Iowa Cash Bar and hors d’oeuvres 5:00 pm; Dinner 6:00 pm Program to follow. Casual attire is encouraged.  Cost is $30.00 per person. Please make your reservation by completing the registration form by…

Cyclone Night at the DSM Botanical Garden

Join us for an evening of music, education, and Cyclone pride at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden July 28. As live jazz fills the garden, guests will learn about the horticultural science that brings its beauty to bloom. Hands-on learning stations include a make-and-take activity, and guided tours will be offered from 5-7 p.m….

HORTICULTURE FIELD DAY….See ISU research in action

FRESH PRODUCE IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Kohlrabi, romaine lettuce and several varieties of beets are among the fresh offerings this week through the Horticulture Farm’s weekly produce sale.  Place your orders online by noon Thursday for pickup near the east doors to Curtiss Hall on Friday (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)  Log on to https://foodlo.cals.iastate.edu/ to place your order.

ANN MARIE VANDERZANDEN RECEIVES “TEACHING AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARD”

Congratulations to Ann Marie VanDerZanden, recipient of the “Teaching Award of Excellence” presented at the 2016 Annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference (June 21-24) in Manoa, Hawaii.

ALUM OF THE MONTH: KELLY NORRIS

Name:  Kelly Norris Title and Company:  Director of Horticulture, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Hometown:  Bedford, Iowa Major and Graduation Date:  Horticulture; B.S. in December 2008 and M.S. in July 2011 Major Job/Position Responsibilities:  I direct and manage a team of horticultural professionals in all aspects of design, curation, programming, and garden management.  I am…