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!
April 5 2013
Phil Pfister explains the basics of home greenhouses including the various structures, uses, and how to control the environment to get the best results.
ISUE - Suggested Vegetable Varieties for the Home Garden
https://store.extension.iastate.edu/ItemDetail.aspx?ProductID=3980
This publication suggests two or more produce varieties suited for Iowa gardens based on characteristics including color, size, texture, flavor, vigor, and early or late harvest. Includes more than 60 crops, such as: asparagus, beans, lettuces, endives, onions, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, peas, okra, eggplant, kale, peppers, pumpkins, melons, squash, leeks, cucumbers, broccoli, carrots, beets, and several others.
"Planting & Harvesting Times for Garden Vegetables": A helpful, basic guide for timing your garden.
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ISUE - Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers 2013
https://store.extension.iastate.edu/ItemDetail.aspx?ProductID=1774
A comprehensive guide that provides detailed recommendations on insect, disease, and weed control, as well as on management of vegetable production.
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