ISU Gardening Series

The Master Gardeners from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are back for a five-part gardening series to share their expertise on gardening trellis style, cover crops, tomatoes, and more.

March 30: It’s Time to Grow Up – Growing Trellis Style

Steve Carignan and Margaret Empie are here to talk about the different ways and benefits of using a trellis in your garden!

April 6: We Got You Covered – Using Cover Crops in the Home Garden

Ethan Thies is here to teach us about cover crops! We'll talk about what they are, where to plant them, and how they benefit your garden.

April 13: I Say Tomahto – Growing Better Tomatoes

Rick Kottman is here to teach us how to grow the perfect tomato!

April 20: Make Room for Mushrooms

Trevor Eastman from Tech Gnar Farms is here to talk about mushrooms and how to incorporate them into your garden plans!

April 27: What’s New for the Garden for 2026

Heidi Tietz-DeSilva is here to talk about what's new in gardening for 2026!