Are you eager to connect to the land? Grow your own food in a way that sustains the natural environment? Create a more sustainable way of life? If yes, the Homegrown Lifestyle Network is for you!
Plant sales have begun. Garden centers are stocked full of new young plants. Some vegetables are planted in the garden using small plants (transplants) rather than seeds. This is standard practice ...
Love having birds in your yard? Do you have less space than you would like to garden? Becki Lynch, Linn County Master Gardener, has some answers for you on how to create a bird habitat using ...
What a wonderful time of year. New flowers are blooming every day. Iowa's fertile soil is showing off for us this time of year, and what a beautiful sight. One of my favorite things to do is to go ...
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides many resources on lawn care to help homeowners maintain a healthy summer lawn. Yard & Garden FAQs: http://expert.hort.iastate.edu/ Yard and ...
Irises are lovely additions to any garden. The plant takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. Linn County Master
The NewBo City Market is a dynamic public space where local entrepreneurs create an environment of fresh, wonderful food, products and experiences. Located in a reclaimed, flood-ravaged industrial ...
ISU Extension & Outreach Linn County will continue to offer trust-worthy answers, information, classes and workshops for: * yard & garden (with expert advice from the Linn County Master Gardeners) *
Just as communities evolve, so must plans. Linn County began updating the Rural Land Use Plan in fall 2010. The update effort, "A Smarter Course," continues the "Chart the Course" planning theme ...
CEDAR RAPIDS - An addition to Phil and Katrina Fristad's backyard in northeast Cedar Rapids was the talk of a neighborhood block party last month, even though few neighbors previously knew it ... Are Backyard Chickens for You? January 25, 2011 Our Extension...
By Carrie WolfeHorticulture InternIowa State University Extension Many people think having fresh fruits require a large garden area. However, edible landscapes do not need vast spaces and can be ... Horticulture and Crop Science 2001 Fyffe Court, Columbus,...
We are moving! 383 Collins Rd NE, Suite 201 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Join our e-mail list to get the latest on ISU Extension programs, events & classes! Linn County4 -H December Newsletter | 2013 Linn County Fair - June 26-July 1, 2013 Parenting Education...
AMES, Iowa - When Christmas is over, the egg nog gone, relatives departed and decorations are getting packed away, it also is time to get rid of the real Christmas tree. Horticulturists with Iowa ...
The Linn County Master Gardeners announce that pre-orders are now being taken for Getting Your Hands Dirty and Your Feet Wet Again , a compilation of gardening information, personal experiences, and
Linn County 4-H'er places 4th at world tournament http://t.co/FOSsmOkX Congratulations Tymbrie - we are so proud of you! ISUExtension Linn Co (@LinnCoExt) October 24, 2012 Check out what this Linn County 4-H'er is doing... placing 4th at WORLD tournament!...
Join supporters of the Iowa Valley RC&D for its 6th Annual Local Foods Banquet and Silent Auction. Friday, November 1, 2013 from 5 to 7:30 PM Squaw Creek Park Prairie Oak Lodge, 4305 Squaw Lane, Marion, IA 52302 $30 per person or $50 for two. Purchase...
AMES, Iowa - Organizations and individuals who are developing local food systems in their community or region are invited to join others throughout Iowa who are doing the same thing at the winter ...
Post this list at home to find new ways to conserve water! http://t.co/XRXJ8hKl ISUExtension Linn Co (@LinnCoExt) July 26, 2012
Leader Training September in Waterloo, IA designed to empower caregivers http://t.co/zeJhHraP ISUExtension Linn Co (@LinnCoExt) August 29, 2012
Food Preservation 101 Workshop on June 19th at ISU Extension & Outreach Linn County in Marion http://t.co/8P88xdO9 ISUExtension Linn Co (@LinnCoExt) June 12, 2012
Webinar and Discussion about Crop and Livestock options during drought - July 25 in Marion http://t.co/Lr4aOnhM ISUExtension Linn Co (@LinnCoExt) July 23, 2012
Drought webinar July 20 will discuss problems facing lawns, trees, shrubs, vegetables and fruits http://t.co/0rs9PZkd ISUExtension Linn Co (@LinnCoExt) July 18, 2012
Happy National 4-H Week! http://t.co/z5y6vhqt "Joining 4-H was best decision of my life!" ISUExtension Linn Co (@LinnCoExt) October 09, 2012
Tour a local homestead and one of Iowa's rarest wetlands on October 21st! http://t.co/Q3HDu6N7 ISUExtension Linn Co (@LinnCoExt) October 11, 2012
Learn how to increase fruit and vegetable production with inexpensive simple passive-solar greenhouses-high tunnels http://t.co/6qwNaqjh ISUExtension Linn Co (@LinnCoExt) October 29, 2012
Tomato Tasting with Linn County Master Gardeners Sunday August 26 at 2pm at Lowe Park Greenhouse in Marion! http://t.co/oCiMDZb4 ISUExtension Linn Co (@LinnCoExt) August 21, 2012
