A group of Iowa State Horticulture Students in the Turfgrass Option recently took part in the Sports Fields Management Association Student Challenge as part of their Annual Conference and Tradeshow in which one of the teams finished third place. The contest included turfgrass, soils, and weed identification, a hands-on section solving athletic field issues, as…
September 25, 2025 | Graham Sandersfeld, Kathleen Delate AMES, IA: On September 24, 2025, Iowa State University’s Main Campus came alive with the sights, smells and tastes of fresh, locally grown food during the annual Iowa State University Local Food Festival. Hosted by Farm, Food and Enterprise Development (FFED), the Office of Sustainability, and the College of Agriculture and…
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…
In a scene that looked more like a horticultural flash mob than an academic endeavor, the horticulture faculty, staff, and students gathered around Horticulture Hall on 12 May 2025 with wheelbarrows full of rose bushes, shovels, and an unshakable belief in the power of horticultural therapy. Dr. Jeff Iles gave a dramatic pre-planting pep talk,…
Elementary students and their families from Des Moines public schools engaged with our students, learning about Horticulture and Iowa State.
This past Saturday the Landscape Club hosted their fundraiser. The Landscape Club’s Design Sessions fundraiser is a win for everyone. Clients from the Iowa State community receive design advice, plant recommendations, and perspective sketches for their home landscapes. Students benefit from hands-on, real-world application of what they learn in class. The event raises…
