24 Apr 2015

Solving the mystery of landscape design Program will focus on improving the appearance of your yard

By Amanda Heitz

"Making Sense of Landscape Design" will be the topic of a class at 7 p.m. April 30 at the Iowa State University Scott County Extension and Outreach Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf.

Master Gardener Dan Mays will lead the class. Mays will discuss simple ways to make your yard look better using good presentation. The class is part of the Spring Garden Seminar Series offered by the ISU Scott County Extension and Outreach Master Gardeners.

Register by calling the Extension Office at 563-359-7577 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. The $5 class fee may be paid at the door.

For information on other ISU Scott County Extension and Outreach programs, visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu/scott/.

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24 Apr 2015

Scott County Master Gardeners to Hold Annual Plant Sale

By Amanda Heitz
Iowa State University Scott County Extension and Outreach Master Gardeners will hold a "Garden Fair" on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Scott County Extension Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, IA. Proceeds from this annual plant sale help fund horticulture education throughout the year.

Choose from annuals, perennials, grasses, herbs, houseplants, and vegetables, some of which are grown from seeds and cuttings or donated by Master Gardeners from their own gardens.  Yard
art and other garden related items are also on sale. Cash/Checks (sorry, no credit cards). For info call 563-359-7577

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24 Apr 2015

Horticulture help is available Master Gardeners will answer yard and garden questions

By Amanda Heitz
Iowa State University Scott County Extension and Outreach Master Gardeners will hold a horticulture clinic from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 29 at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive.

The free clinic offers an opportunity to talk with Master Gardeners about lawn and garden issues. Residents are encouraged to bring samples of insects, weeds or diseased plants for help identifying the problem and finding a solution. Master Gardeners use their research-based training and resources from Iowa State University to answer questions about lawn and garden care.

The clinic also is open most weekdays during the spring and summer at the ISU Extension and Outreach Scott County Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf. Please call the office at 563-359-7577 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for directions to the office and times when the Master Gardeners will be available.

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17 Apr 2015

ISU Horticulture Specialist will provide Tips on Growing Tomatoes

By Amanda Heitz

Patrick O'Malley, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Field Specialist, will give a presentation titled "Tomato Tech: How to Grow Better Fruit (Vegetables?)" at 7 p.m. April 23 at the Scott County Extension Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf.

O'Malley will give a brief whimsical overview on whether tomatoes are a fruit or a vegetable. He then will outline the steps to increase tomato production and flavor, from pre-planting to harvest.

Register by calling the Extension Office at 563-359-7577 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. The class fee is $5.

For information on other ISU Scott County Extension and Outreach programs, visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu/scott/.

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10 Apr 2015

Scott County Master Gardeners Offer Free Horticulture Clinic

By Amanda Heitz

Iowa State University Scott County Extension and Outreach Master Gardeners will hold a free horticulture clinic from 10 a.m. to noon April 18 at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive.

The clinic offers an opportunity to talk with Master Gardeners about lawn and garden issues. Residents are encouraged to bring samples of insects, weeds or diseased plants for help identifying the problem and finding a solution. The clinic at the library is in addition to the regular horticulture clinic open most weekdays at the Scott County Extension Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf. Call 563-359-7577 for information about hours of operation at the Extension Office.

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10 Apr 2015

Scott County Master Gardeners Offer Herb Presentation at Food Hub

By Amanda Heitz

Scott County Master Gardeners Colleen Adrian and Rhonda Cooper will present "Herbs: What You May or May Not Know" at 5 p.m. April 14 at the Quad Cities Food Hub, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport.


Adrian and Cooper are Iowa State University Scott County Extension and Outreach Master Gardeners. Their presentation will provide information on selecting, growing and using herbs. The session is free, but the Food Hub welcomes donations. To register, call the Food Hub at 563-265-2455.


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10 Apr 2015

Scott County Extension Calendar April-May 2015

By Amanda Heitz

April 23, 2015    Tomato Tech: How to Grow Better Fruit (Vegetables?), Scott County Extension, 7 pm

April 28, 2015    Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

April 30, 2015    Making Sense of Landscape Design, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

May 1, 2015    Pesticide Applicator Testing, Scott County Extension Office, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

May 7, 2015    Birds, Blueberries, Butterflies and Natural Gardening, Scott County Extension, 7 pm

May 26, 2015    Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

Visit our events calendar at our web site:   http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/calendar/
03 Apr 2015

Master Gardeners will offer a variety of informational session

By Amanda Heitz

Master Gardeners with Iowa State University Scott County Extension and Outreach have scheduled several spring classes at the Extension Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf. Master Gardeners are volunteers who use their research-based training and resources from Iowa State University to share information and ideas with others in the community.

If you would like to attend one of the sessions, please register by calling the Extension Office at 563-359-7577 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. The programs are one to two hours long and cost $5 each.

The classes are:

  • A Whirlwind Tour of European Gardens, 7 p.m. April 9 -- Master Gardener Kay Sigardson-Poor will take you on a visual tour of the Papal Gardens, Versailles, Buckingham Palace and more.

  • Tomato Tech: How to Grow Better Fruit (Vegetables?) 7 p.m. April 23 -- Patrick O'Malley, ISU Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Field Specialist, shares techniques for growing a bountiful tomato crop.

  • Making Sense of Landscape Design, 7 p.m. April 30 -- Master Gardener Dan Mays provides tips for making your yard look better.

  • Birds, Blueberries, Butterflies and Natural Gardening, 7 p.m. May 7 -- Master Gardener Dick Sayles, president of the Quad City Audubon Society, shows how native plants attract beneficial insects and birds.


Please visit the Scott County Office's website at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/scott/ and find us on Facebook for updates.


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03 Apr 2015

Eastern Iowa 4-H Project Workshop

By Amanda Heitz

We invite 4-H Members and non 4-H Members, parents and volunteers to join us for a day of inspiration and exploration.  Youth participants may choose from the following workshops to learn introductory skills, explore topics as a 4-H Project Area, learn from experts and gain insight as to how to apply these skills in future professional, educational or hobby pursuits:  Communications, Food Science, FSQA, Horticulture, Leadership, Livestock Clinic, Photography, Visual Arts and Woodworking

It will be held Saturday April 25, 2015, from 8:30 am-2:30 pm at North Scott High School, 200 S. 1st Street, Eldridge, Iowa.

During this workshop, nationally renowned speaker, John Robinson (www.ourability.com) will kick off the event inspiring us to see the potential we have inside us all, how to be a leader and a contributing citizen, sponsored by CARGILL

Registration has been extended to April 17th!   A fee of $15 for 4-H members, $20 for non 4-H members and $5 for adults will be charged.

Download registration http://www.extension.iastate.edu/cedar/ or request a registration from daletac@iastate.edu or call (563) 263-5701.

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27 Mar 2015

Master Gardeners will offer yard and gardening advice

By Amanda Heitz

Master Gardeners with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's Scott County Office will open their annual Horticulture Clinic in Bettendorf, Iowa, beginning April 1.

The free clinic offers an opportunity to talk with Master Gardeners about lawn and garden issues.

Residents are encouraged to bring samples of insects, weeds or diseased plants for help identifying the problem and finding a solution. Master Gardeners use their research-based training and resources from Iowa State University to answer questions about lawn and garden care.

The clinic will be open most weekdays during the spring and summer at the ISU Extension and Outreach Scott County Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, Iowa. Please call the office at 563-359-7577 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for directions to the office and times when the Master Gardeners will be available.

Master Gardeners also will offer the Horticulture Clinic at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, and at the Eastern Iowa Community College West Davenport Center, 2950 Fairmount St., Davenport. Those times and dates are:

  • 10 a.m. to noon April 18, Bettendorf Library

  • 6 to 8 p.m. April 29, Bettendorf Library

  • 10 a.m. to noon May 9, Bettendorf Library

  • 6 to 8 p.m. May 27, Bettendorf Library

  • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 9, EICC West Davenport Center.

Please visit the Scott County Office's website at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/scott/ and find us on Facebook for updates.

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