February Lawn and Garden Tips
Pruning February is the best time of year for major pruning and shaping of most trees and ornamental shrubs. At …
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Productive Pastures - Five Session Short Course - March 5th through April 2nd
The Productive Pastures short course begins Tuesday March 5th and will meet on Tuesdays through April 2nd from 9:30 …
January Horticulture Tips
January Horticulture Tips Winter Watering – Evergreen plants continue to take up moisture in the winter. When the ground is …
Record Keeping for the Farm - February 16th 12pm - Lunch and Learn
Lunch and Learn What does it cost to produce your farm products and what are they worth? Come learn what …
2024 Annual Berry Plant Sale
Our 2024 Berry Plant Sale has begun. Orders must be placed no later than February 26th. The plants will …
Polk County 4-H Winter Classes
2024 4-H Winter Classes – Ready for Registration – Register Now Register NOW for classes on Jotform Jotform- https://form.jotform.com/213416265960153 Register for …
December Lawn and Garden Tips
House Plant Care – Most houseplants are tropical and the house environment can be stressful. The biggest problem is …
November Lawn and Garden Tips
Tree & Shrub Planting Fall is the ideal time for planting evergreens, conifers and deciduous plants. The cool weather and warm …
Managing Drought-Stressed Pastures
Currently, about three quarters of Polk County is considered by the U.S. drought monitor to be under moderate drought conditions …
Calculating Winter Hay Needs
To estimate how much hay to buy for the winter, you can run a few simple calculations. We will assume …
October Farm Management Checklist
Seed fescue or other cool season pasture forages into established fescue (orchardgrass, alfalfa, or clovers). Fertilize established and newly planted …
October Lawn and Garden Tips
In the Lawn…. Newly Seeded Fescue Lawns – Lawn seeding is typically done between mid September and late October in …