Woodbury County Master Gardener

06/09/2026

05/27/2026

05/22/2026

Whether you are trying to bounce back from recent weather damage, keeping unwanted critters out of your backyard, or ready to jump into composting and starting a fresh garden layout, this episode is packed with practical, local advice you can use today.

What happens to your donations when you drop them off at Goodwill? Join Tami & Jake from Goodwill of the Great Plains as they talk with local environmental leaders on the Sustainable Steps podcast. From the behind-the-scenes environmental work going on at Goodwill to easy ways you can go green at ho...

05/22/2026

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Food Systems Team, in partnership with Next Step Adventure, is launching a new initiative to help high school educators inspire the next generation of food system leaders.

05/18/2026

Storms can damage trees through wind, ice, and snow. Proper maintenance reduces risk, while damaged trees need careful evaluation and prompt action. Many times, trees are best replaced.

05/15/2026

AMES, Iowa – Few plants announce the arrival of spring in Iowa as reliably as daffodils. These hardy bulbs in the genus Narcissus light up landscapes with cheerful blooms and return year after year with little maintenance, making them a favorite among home gardeners.

05/07/2026

15 Participants. 15 Bouquets. Endless Inspiration. Our Porch Pot event was a success! We spent the day diving into the "how-tos" of floral arrangement—turning a hands-on lesson into 15 unique masterpieces for our community’s front steps.

05/06/2026

Soil tests for home lawns and gardens in Iowa can be submitted to neighboring state universities and private laboratories. Soil tests are not available from Iowa State University.Home gardeners should test their soil to better understand its fertility and potential for plant growth. Learn about how,...

04/29/2026

Woodbury County Nine newly trained Master Gardeners are expanding the county’s capacity to deliver research‑based horticulture education and hundreds of hours of service.

04/21/2026

Cultivating community, one garden at a time.

A huge thank you to our Master Gardener volunteers! You do so much more than just plant seeds; you share research-based knowledge that helps our neighbors grow their own food, beautify our public spaces, and protect our local environment.

From answering horticulture questions to leading hands-on workshops, your expertise is an invaluable resource to our community. We are so grateful for the "green thumbs" and big hearts you bring to ISU Extension and Outreach!