"The Firewood Movers" storyboard in development... Big Jake the Bear doesn't care about smoke, Instead he gets angry if one rule is broke. That is if campers don't do as they should, And spread forest pests when they move firewood! 🖼️by E. Masrour. National Park Service

So. Much. Pseudocercospora. Leaf. Spot. On. Lilacs. (in Iowa) Have you seen this, or is it just an Iowa thing? Iowa State IPM Iowa State Yard and Garden ISU Extension and Outreach Ed Sikora yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/l…

Set new trees up for success by planting them correctly. Tons of good info at yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/tree-pl… From Iowa State Yard and Garden and ISU Extension and Outreach. Reiman Gardens Arbor Day Foundation Dr. Billy Beck Laura Iles NRCS_Iowa Iowa DNR Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Rural Development Iowa #trees #GardeningX

Ever drive down the highway and wonder "What type of flower is that?" Well wonder no more! Here's a list of a few common roadside flowers found in Iowa with pictures and descriptions: go.iastate.edu/QDZVBV #Flowers #Iowa

Happy first day of classes, Iowa Staters! ❤️💛

Is your child texting about trees? LOL: lots of longleaf TTYL: tall trees, you like? GOAT: greatest of all trees BTW: by the willow GTG: grab two gum-woods PTL: plant trees later IRL: I respect larches ROFL: Restore old-forest landscapes SMH: So many hemlocks

Water… I need water. End of summer drought causing unsightly damage to garden tomatoes. To prevent splitting, maintain more consistent soil moisture by watering regularly and avoiding sudden changes; mulching will also help prevent splitting #Tomato

Are you heading to Farm Progress Show today? Stop by the Iowa State exhibit to talk with experts and learn about current research. #FPS24

Need expert advice and unbiased opinion? Come to the Iowa State exhibit and talk to one of our experts! Look for #718 on your program map. #FPS24

🌡️ Struggling to keep your garden thriving in this heatwave? Deep water every three days, mulch to keep roots cool and skip the fertilizer. Learn more from #PurdueExtension specialist Karen Mitchell: puext.in/471uYPu

Tubakia leaf spot is a cosmetic disease and does not affect overall oak health. Trees experiencing stress like drought or nutrient deficiency are more susceptible. Find out more in Iowa State Yard and Garden's yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/t… Reiman Gardens ISU Extension and Outreach ISU ANR Extension #trees

Hot, dry summer weather can be tough on cool-season grasses common in Iowa lawns. Good cultural practices in late summer & fall can help revive stressed lawns & create healthier lawns next season. Find out what you can do at yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/late-su… Iowa State Yard and Garden ISU Extension and Outreach

Seeing sunflowers this time of year makes me jealous I don’t have any planted! 🌻 If you're wishing for sunflowers like me, here’s a list of perennial sunflowers for the home garden you can enjoy year after year. go.iastate.edu/T9K9XP

Colorado spruce (Picea pungens), often referred to as "blue spruce", is a widely-planted tree in Iowa but suffers from some serious disease and environmental stress issues. If you're wanting other options, here's a list of alternative trees to plant: go.iastate.edu/P9PPDR

Draft pages from "The Firewood Movers." Sponsored by North Central IPM Center to help folks understand how moving firewood can spread tree pests. Dr. David Coyle Matt Kasson, PhD 🍄🧫 Ed Sikora USDA Forest Service Natural Resources Conservation Service HungryPests Robert Blanchette Southern Regional Extension Forestry Discover the Forest

The late growing season is a good time to collect seeds from veggies & flowers. Get the basics in Iowa State Yard and Garden's "How to Harvest and Store Seeds" at yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-har… Reiman Gardens ISU Extension and Outreach ISU ANR Extension Seed Savers Exchange Homes & Gardens #GardeningX #gardenlife

Smookey the Bear has an uncle named Ted Who works to make sure trees don’t get dead In front yards near driveways and also in parks Ted makes it his mission to save all the barks You can save the barks, too! Learn all about tree care at Iowa State Yard and Garden's yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/trees-shrubs

Q: "Should I prune my roses back in the fall?" 🌹 A: No, pruning stimulates new growth and new growth will not have an opportunity to harden off before winter, leaving it vulnerable to more winter damage. The best time to prune roses is in the spring.

Ghost plants sighted in Iowa. These native, parasitic plants don't use chlorophyll and instead live off of fungi. Read more from Iowa State Yard and Garden at yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/indian-… ISU Extension and Outreach Reiman Gardens Notes on Iowa Iowa DNR Adam Janke Chelsea Harbach 🏳️‍🌈🌱🍄🔬 I See Dead Plants Podcast

It’s that time of year again! Fall Pesticide Safety Continuing Instruction Courses start in two weeks. The first of 3 virtual Ornamental and Turfgrass courses will be on Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. Act fast to save your seat! ➡️ go.iastate.edu/OFWPJG Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship ISU Pesticide Safety Education Program @ISU_Hort