Horticulture

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

What to do with pumpkins after Halloween

Before throwing away Halloween pumpkins, learn how ISU Extension and Outreach experts recommend reusing them in the kitchen, garden or compost pile. Read More

woman tidying and removing old stems and leaves in a sheltered garden. (iStock-#2197433801 │ Peter Burnett)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Putting the yard and garden to bed

Raking fallen leaves in the garden (Photo: iStock - Zbynek Pospisil)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors, Trees

Rake no mistake: Fallen leaves deserve a second life

Autumn morning. (Adobe Stock-#765950126 │ Ferrer Photography)

The science behind fall color

Covered garden. (Photo courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Jack Frost is at the door, so get your garden ready

Seeds float to the top after being separated from pumpkin pulp. (UADA image)

What to do with pumpkin innards when making a jack-o’-lantern

  • By Mary Hightower │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Raking up garden rubbish with a lawn rake. (iStock-#182381293 │ Petegar)

Fall tips for healthier gardens in spring

Professional serviceman is repairing a lawnmower, refitting a front wheel. (Adobe Stock-#336308236 │ Anze)

Spring lawn care starts with proper lawnmower winterization

Farmer holding bunch of fresh harvested organic garlic in vegetable garden. (Adobe Stock-#280060277 │ encierro)

Clove at first bite

White peonies flowers in garden. (Adobe Stock-#984368293 │ OLENA LIALINA)

Dividing plants is good for making friends, too

A full frame photograph of a variety of different colored chrysanthemum flowers. (Photo: iStock - Lemanieh)

How to choose and care for fall mums