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Vegetable Harvest Guide

Picking vegetables at the right stage makes a big difference in flavor, texture, and quality. From beans and cucumbers to tomatoes and sweet corn, this handy guide provides harvest tips for a wide range of garden crops so you can enjoy your produce at its best.

Variety of colorful vegetables.

Garden Trivia


True or False: During extreme heat, adding extra fertilizer can help stressed garden plants recover more quickly.



Read on to see the answer!

Brown, diseased lilac leaves.

Brace for impact - here comes lilac Pseudocercospora leaf spot (again)

The weather this year has been highly conducive to the foliar fungal disease of lilac called Pseudocercospora leaf spot. Learn what you can do if you think you're seeing this disease on your lilacs in the article.

Growing Lilies in Iowa

Lilies are starting to emerge and grow quickly in gardens right now, making it a great time to focus on proper care for healthy plants and strong blooms. Learn how to plant, maintain, and troubleshoot lilies so you can enjoy reliable color and long-lasting flowers in the weeks ahead.

Orange lilies in bloom.
Broken tree.

How to Manage Storm-Damaged Trees

With many recent storms across the state, there are trees with notable damage. Knowing what to prune and when to call a professional can make all the difference in a tree's recovery and your safety. Learn how to assess storm damage, reduce hazards, and determine the next steps after trees weather a storm.

Discover All-America Selection Winners at Rieman Gardens

Reiman Gardens helps evaluate and showcase All-America Selections winners, highlighting plants that excel in beauty, productivity, and garden performance. Meet three award-winning plants that deserve a place in your landscape or container garden.

Basil.
Container of annuals being watered.

How do I determine the amount of water to use when watering my garden plants?

Are your garden plants getting too much water, too little, or just enough? Knowing how much water your plants actually receive is important for a healthy, productive garden but not always easy to figure out. Learn how to determine the amount of water to use when watering your plants.

Transplanting and Dividing Iris

It’s time to divide and conquer your iris! If your bearded iris clumps are blooming poorly or becoming crowded, now is a great time to divide and transplant them. Learn when to dig, how to divide rhizomes, and the planting tips that will help keep your iris healthy and flowering for years to come.

Iris before dividing.

Other Items of Interest

Garden Trivia Answer


False. Fertilizing heat-stressed plants can cause additional stress. During hot weather, focus on proper watering and minimizing stressors. Learn more about those stressors in this article: Managing the Garden in Extreme Heat.

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