Posts Tagged Iowa State University

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston For the new year, I have taken 50+ years off the present, in this column. Set yourself at Ames, Iowa, Iowa State University (then College). If you are in your mid-70s, you could have been there on campus. This time of year, windy and cold. It was a long walk from Beardshear Hall ...

  • Get answers to holiday food, stain removal questions from ISU Extension’s Answer Line

    By Liz Meimann and Laura Sternweis Iowa State University Extension Scott County What’s the best way to thaw a frozen turkey? Is it safe to make pies and vegetable dishes a couple days before the big family gathering? And what’s the best way to deal with the leftovers? To get answers to thes...

  • Yard and Garden: Fallen Leaves

    By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension Scott County Composting enables gardeners to dispose of large quantities of leaves and clippings in an efficient and cost-effective way. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists share ways to use fallen tree leaves. Garden...

  • Yard and Garden: Houseplants

    By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension Scott County Indoor plants help create a welcoming, calming, aesthetically pleasing environment in homes. In fact, more than 80 percent of homes in the United States have at least one houseplant, with a national average of 10 pla...

  • Yard and Garden: Final Fall Chores

    By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension Scott County Many gardeners have done their fall cleaning by removing annual garden plants and dead foliage on perennials. However, a gardener's cleaning chores are not over until the tools are cleaned, sharpened and put away for...

  • Children’s CD Available – A Great Christmas Gift Idea

    By Carol Brown Iowa State University Extension Scott County A new children’s music CD from Iowa Learning Farms, “Dogs, Frogs and Nature Songs,” has just been released. The CD is all about nature, conservation and learning. The CD has 21 songs composed, arranged and performed by Ames and S...

  • Yard and Garden: Fall Lawn Care

    By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County As lawn mowing comes to an end, it is a good time to perform other lawn maintenance. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists address fall lawn care. To have additional lawn questions answered, contact them anytime at hortlin...

  • Yard and Garden: Blooms at Christmas

    By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County Several popular potted plants will bloom, if cared for properly, during the Christmas season. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists explain the steps to take from early October through November to ensure blooms in December...

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