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On April 17, Iowa State Uni-
versity Extension and Out-
reach Emmet County and the
Estherville Public Library are
holding a “Grow Your Gar-
den” Program.
At this workshop, Margaret
Murphy,Iowa State University
Extension and Horticulture
Educator will be sharing how
to grow your own produce,
what to consider when
planting a garden, and tips to
have a bountiful harvest.
This program is free to all
attendees who will also have
the opportunity to start seed-
lings that can later be trans-
planted in their garden. This
program will be held at the
Estherville Public Library
Community Room from 6 to 8
pm on Thursday, April 17.
Please call the Emmet County
Extension Office at (712) 362-
3434 to reserve your seat for
this program by April 14.
Farmer’s Market vendors
know the importance of food
safety when growing their
produce but for those who
bring processed or prepared
foods to the market there are
many safety practices to con-
sider.
On April 22, James Romer,
Compliance Officer with the
Iowa Department of Inspec-
tions and Appeals will be dis-
cussion best practices and
guidelines for food handling
of prepared and processed
goods for Farmer’s Markets.
This program will be held on
Tuesday, April 22 from 1 pm
to 3:00 pm at the Emmet
County Nature Center 2303
450th Ave. Wallingford. The
fee to attend is $15 which
offsets program expenses. To
register for this program, call
the Emmet County Extension
and Outreach office at (712)
362-3434 by April 17.
Grow Your Garden
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“Tools for Your Future” Crop Fair
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On March 25, Iowa Corn Growers Association along with
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Emmet
County held the “Tools for Your Future” Crop Fair.
At this event, Melissa O’Rourke, Iowa State University
Extension and Outreach Farm and AgriBusiness Manage-
ment Specialist presented Top 10 Estate Planning and
Farm Transition Mistakes. O’Rourke also gave a Farm Bill
update and 2014 Market Outlook.
Craig Struve with Midwest Independent Soil Samplers
LLC spoke about the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.
This program was free to all attendees and a meal was
served thanks to sponsorship from Bank Plus.
I N S I D E E X T E N S I O N
Northwest Iowa Extension Events
P A G E 3 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 2
April 8 4:30-8 pm Beginning Livestock Producer Network Palo Alto County (712) 852-2865
April 8 7-9 pm Private Pesticide Applicators Training Winnebago County (641) 584-2261
April 10 6-8:45 pm Powerful Tools for Caregivers Clay County (712) 240-0471
April 15 9-11 am Private Pesticide Applicators Training Kossuth County (515) 295-2469
April 24 10am-12 pm Fruit Tree Pruning and Training Workshop Kossuth (515) 295-2469
April 28 5:30-7:30 More Month Than Money Hancock County (641) 923-2856
Prepare just what you
need. Pour out the amount
you need and put the rest
back in the freezer.
Purchase a larger bag. For
example, a 323 ounce bag
usually costs less per ounce
than a 16 ounce bag.
What to save money on frozen
vegetables? Here are 4 tips:
Avoid the steamer bags.
They cost more than regu-
lar bags.
Try the store brand. Your
family may like them just
as well and they usually
cost less.
To learn more about frozen
vegetables visit the Spend
Smart. Eat Smart. blog at http:/
blogs.extension.iastate.edu/
Every farm operation is unique and the stories of the women involved are just as unique and varied. Twenty
two women are currently taking part in Annie’s Project which is taking place at River Valley Starnet. Annie’s
Project is a farm management risk education program designed for women and facilitated by women agricul-
tural professionals.
Topics discussed to date include: working with different personalities, financial planning, retirement, USDA-FSA
programs, insurance, interoperating financial statements, and estate planning. The final date of this six week
program is April 21.
Annie’s Project Update
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. The Spend Smart. Eat Smart. blog focuses on sharing ideas, tips, resources and recipes to help you feed your
family for less. Blog contributors are Iowa State University Extension staff members trained in food, nutrition,
and health. They are everyday people facing the same struggles as many others in this nation…to eat smart on
a budget.
AMES, Iowa — Modern roses, such as hybrid teas, grandifloras and floribundas, are attractive additions to the home landscape. While roses are beautiful, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists say they do require good care. Proper planting is critical. After planting, important cultural practices include watering, fertilizing, deadheading, weeding, pest control and winter protection. To have additional ques-tions answered, contact Hortline at 515-294-3108 [email protected].
I P L A C E D S O I L A R O U N D T H E B A S E O F M Y H Y B R I D T E A R O S E S I N F A L L . W H E N S H O U L D I R E M O V E T H E
S O I L ?
Remove the soil in late March or early April in southern Iowa, mid-April in northern portions of the state. A frost or freeze in early spring won’t
harm the roses.
W H E N S H O U L D I P R U N E H Y B R I D T E A R O S E S I N S P R I N G ?
The upper portions of modern roses, such as hybrid teas, floribundas and grandifloras, typically winterkill due to exposure to low winter temper-
atures and extreme temperature changes. Gardeners should prune out the dead wood after the winter protection is removed from modern
roses in late March to mid-April.
H O W S H O U L D I P R U N E H Y B R I D T E A R O S E S I N S P R I N G ?
In early spring, all dead wood should be removed from hybrid tea and other modern roses. Identifying live and dead wood is easy. Live wood is
green and has plump, healthy buds. When pruned, the center of the stem (pith) is white. Dead wood is brown and has no live buds. Its pith is
brown or gray.
When pruning roses, make the cuts at least 1 inch below the dead, brown-colored areas on the canes. Make slanting cuts about one-fourth inch
above healthy, outward-facing buds in the same direction as the bud. Remove the entire cane if there is no sign of life.
Because of the severe winter weather, hybrid tea, grandiflora and floribunda roses often suffer a great deal of winter damage. Normally, the
primary objective of rosarians in the upper midwest is to remove all dead wood and save as much of the live tissue as possible. If roses suffer
little winter damage because of a mild winter, prune the rose canes back to within 8 to 12 inches of the ground.
W H E N W O U L D B E T H E B E S T T I M E T O T R A N S P L A N T A R O S E ?
In Iowa, early spring (before the plant begins to leaf out) is the best time to transplant a rose. The optimal time period is normally early to mid-
April. Dig up the rose using a shovel or spade and replant immediately. After transplanting, water the rose on a regular basis for several weeks.
H O W D O Y O U P L A N T B A R E - R O O T R O S E S ? Dormant, bare-root roses should be planted in early spring before the plants begin to leaf out.
Before planting bare-root roses, soak their roots in water for several hours. In Iowa, the bud union (denoted by a knob or crook in the stem of
the plant) of hybrid tea, grandiflora and floribunda roses should be planted 2 to 4 inches below the soil surface. This helps protect the rose from
harsh winter weather. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the plant’s roots.
Position the bare-root rose in the center of the hole with the bud union at the proper depth. Spread out the plant’s roots then begin to place
soil back in the hole. Gently firm the soil around the roots as the hole is filled. Thoroughly water the plant after the hole has been filled. Let the
soil settle and mound 3 to 4 inches of soil around the base of the canes to prevent desiccation injury. Remove the soil once growth begins
Yard and Gardening: Caring for Roses