In July 2025, members of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach administration and the Department of Horticulture visited two Growing Together Iowa gardens in Story County. Growing Together Iowa projects are supported by Iowa Master Gardener Volunteers in 27 counties across the state. New to the Growing Together Iowa cohort this year was the Grow…
The last week of June was a busy one for the Department of Horticulture as the department hosted several 4H students who were on ISU campus for their 4H annual conference. The department engaged students through various hands-on workshops: 1. Make Your Own Sack Garden and Learn How to Grow Food Right Outside Your Back…
In June, 2025 the Horticulture Extension Team participated in an in-service activity exploring various components of the horticulture industry. The day started with a visit to Bentley Ridge Nursery near Grimes. The group was treated to a tour of the production facility as well as the sales area. From here the group traveled to Des…
