Container gardens are an excellent way to grow plants in limited spaces and to add variety and interest to the landscape. Container gardening is relatively easy but there are several things to know before you get started. Included in this article are several resources to help with container gardening.

As cute as they may be, rabbits can cause considerable damage to home gardens, especially in flower and vegetable gardens. When control becomes necessary, a combination of fencing and habitat modification, among other things, typically provides the best results in the home landscape. Learn more about preventing rabbit damage in the garden during the growing season and over winter.

The 4-H horticulture judging publications have been officially updated! Access these new resources just in time for the county fair. You can find them at the Extension Store or the Yard and Garden website.

Okra thrives in the heat of summer and can be successfully grown in Iowa and other Midwestern states. Learn about planting, care, and harvest of this unique vegetable crop.