On April 17, Iowa State Uni-

versity Extension and Out-

reach Emmet County and the

Estherville Public Library are

holding a “Grow Your Gar-

den” Program.

At this workshop, Margaret

Murphy,Iowa State University

Extension and Horticulture

Educator will be sharing how

to grow your own produce,

what to consider when

planting a garden, and tips to

have a bountiful harvest.

This program is free to all

attendees who will also have

the opportunity to start seed-

lings that can later be trans-

planted in their garden. This

program will be held at the

Estherville Public Library

Community Room from 6 to 8

pm on Thursday, April 17.

Please call the Emmet County

Extension Office at (712) 362-

3434 to reserve your seat for

this program by April 14.

Farmer’s Market vendors

know the importance of food

safety when growing their

produce but for those who

bring processed or prepared

foods to the market there are

many safety practices to con-

sider.

On April 22, James Romer,

Compliance Officer with the

Iowa Department of Inspec-

tions and Appeals will be dis-

cussion best practices and

guidelines for food handling

of prepared and processed

goods for Farmer’s Markets.

This program will be held on

Tuesday, April 22 from 1 pm

to 3:00 pm at the Emmet

County Nature Center 2303

450th Ave. Wallingford. The

fee to attend is $15 which

offsets program expenses. To

register for this program, call

the Emmet County Extension

and Outreach office at (712)

362-3434 by April 17.

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On March 25, Iowa Corn Growers Association along with

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Emmet

County held the “Tools for Your Future” Crop Fair.

At this event, Melissa O’Rourke, Iowa State University

Extension and Outreach Farm and AgriBusiness Manage-

ment Specialist presented Top 10 Estate Planning and

Farm Transition Mistakes. O’Rourke also gave a Farm Bill

update and 2014 Market Outlook.

Craig Struve with Midwest Independent Soil Samplers

LLC spoke about the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

This program was free to all attendees and a meal was

served thanks to sponsorship from Bank Plus.

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Northwest Iowa Extension Events

P A G E 3 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 2

April 8 4:30-8 pm Beginning Livestock Producer Network Palo Alto County (712) 852-2865

April 8 7-9 pm Private Pesticide Applicators Training Winnebago County (641) 584-2261

April 10 6-8:45 pm Powerful Tools for Caregivers Clay County (712) 240-0471

April 15 9-11 am Private Pesticide Applicators Training Kossuth County (515) 295-2469

April 24 10am-12 pm Fruit Tree Pruning and Training Workshop Kossuth (515) 295-2469

April 28 5:30-7:30 More Month Than Money Hancock County (641) 923-2856

Prepare just what you

need. Pour out the amount

you need and put the rest

back in the freezer.

Purchase a larger bag. For

example, a 323 ounce bag

usually costs less per ounce

than a 16 ounce bag.

What to save money on frozen

vegetables? Here are 4 tips:

Avoid the steamer bags.

They cost more than regu-

lar bags.

Try the store brand. Your

family may like them just

as well and they usually

cost less.

To learn more about frozen

vegetables visit the Spend

Smart. Eat Smart. blog at http:/

blogs.extension.iastate.edu/

Every farm operation is unique and the stories of the women involved are just as unique and varied. Twenty

two women are currently taking part in Annie’s Project which is taking place at River Valley Starnet. Annie’s

Project is a farm management risk education program designed for women and facilitated by women agricul-

tural professionals.

Topics discussed to date include: working with different personalities, financial planning, retirement, USDA-FSA

programs, insurance, interoperating financial statements, and estate planning. The final date of this six week

program is April 21.

Annie’s Project Update

Spend Smart. Eat Smart. The Spend Smart. Eat Smart. blog focuses on sharing ideas, tips, resources and recipes to help you feed your

family for less. Blog contributors are Iowa State University Extension staff members trained in food, nutrition,

and health. They are everyday people facing the same struggles as many others in this nation…to eat smart on

a budget.

AMES, Iowa — Modern roses, such as hybrid teas, grandifloras and floribundas, are attractive additions to the home landscape. While roses are beautiful, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists say they do require good care. Proper planting is critical. After planting, important cultural practices include watering, fertilizing, deadheading, weeding, pest control and winter protection. To have additional ques-tions answered, contact Hortline at 515-294-3108 orhortline@iastate.edu.

I P L A C E D S O I L A R O U N D T H E B A S E O F M Y H Y B R I D T E A R O S E S I N F A L L . W H E N S H O U L D I R E M O V E T H E

S O I L ?

Remove the soil in late March or early April in southern Iowa, mid-April in northern portions of the state. A frost or freeze in early spring won’t

harm the roses.

W H E N S H O U L D I P R U N E H Y B R I D T E A R O S E S I N S P R I N G ?

The upper portions of modern roses, such as hybrid teas, floribundas and grandifloras, typically winterkill due to exposure to low winter temper-

atures and extreme temperature changes. Gardeners should prune out the dead wood after the winter protection is removed from modern

roses in late March to mid-April.

H O W S H O U L D I P R U N E H Y B R I D T E A R O S E S I N S P R I N G ?

In early spring, all dead wood should be removed from hybrid tea and other modern roses. Identifying live and dead wood is easy. Live wood is

green and has plump, healthy buds. When pruned, the center of the stem (pith) is white. Dead wood is brown and has no live buds. Its pith is

brown or gray.

When pruning roses, make the cuts at least 1 inch below the dead, brown-colored areas on the canes. Make slanting cuts about one-fourth inch

above healthy, outward-facing buds in the same direction as the bud. Remove the entire cane if there is no sign of life.

Because of the severe winter weather, hybrid tea, grandiflora and floribunda roses often suffer a great deal of winter damage. Normally, the

primary objective of rosarians in the upper midwest is to remove all dead wood and save as much of the live tissue as possible. If roses suffer

little winter damage because of a mild winter, prune the rose canes back to within 8 to 12 inches of the ground.

W H E N W O U L D B E T H E B E S T T I M E T O T R A N S P L A N T A R O S E ?

In Iowa, early spring (before the plant begins to leaf out) is the best time to transplant a rose. The optimal time period is normally early to mid-

April. Dig up the rose using a shovel or spade and replant immediately. After transplanting, water the rose on a regular basis for several weeks.

H O W D O Y O U P L A N T B A R E - R O O T R O S E S ? Dormant, bare-root roses should be planted in early spring before the plants begin to leaf out.

Before planting bare-root roses, soak their roots in water for several hours. In Iowa, the bud union (denoted by a knob or crook in the stem of

the plant) of hybrid tea, grandiflora and floribunda roses should be planted 2 to 4 inches below the soil surface. This helps protect the rose from

harsh winter weather. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the plant’s roots.

Position the bare-root rose in the center of the hole with the bud union at the proper depth. Spread out the plant’s roots then begin to place

soil back in the hole. Gently firm the soil around the roots as the hole is filled. Thoroughly water the plant after the hole has been filled. Let the

soil settle and mound 3 to 4 inches of soil around the base of the canes to prevent desiccation injury. Remove the soil once growth begins

Yard and Gardening: Caring for Roses