ISU Horticulture Research Station

🧠✨ It's Trivia Thursday!

Drop your guess in the comments, and come back later to see the answer!

A little prairie appreciation post 🌿🌼
There’s always something new to discover in our prairie plots. From unique textures and colors to buzzing pollinators, these native plantings are full of life this time of year.
Here are a few of our favorite sights from the prairie lately!

Fresh fruit is great on its own, but even better with a delicious dip! 🍓🍍🍎✨
This easy fruit dip comes together in minutes and is the perfect addition to your next picnic, cookout, or afternoon snack. Grab your favorite fruits and give it a try!
Save this recipe for your next summer gathering! ☀️🍇

Please join us in welcoming Micheal McEnany our new Ag Specialist!🎉
We’re excited to have Micheal join the Horticulture Research Station and look forward to the knowledge, enthusiasm, and fresh ideas he’ll bring to our team. Be sure to say hello and help us give Micheal a warm welcome as he begin this new chapter with us!

🥕🍓 Round 2 is officially in the books!
The competition is heating up, and only 4 are moving on. 👀 Thank you to everyone who voted and helped decide which produce advanced to the next round.

Did your favorite make the cut? Stay tuned and keep voting in our stories as we get closer to crowning the ultimate produce champion! 🏆🌽🍅

🍅 A productive day in the high tunnel!
Today, many of our student employees spent some time de-suckering and re-clipping tomato plants to keep them healthy, supported, and growing strong throughout the season. These routine tasks help improve airflow, direct energy toward fruit production, and make harvests easier down the road.
It’s all part of the behind-the-scenes work that helps keep our crops thriving! 🌱

🌱Meet the Faces Behind the Hort Station🌱

Next, we have Juan Mendoza, one of our Prairie Resource Interns. He joined the team in May and is spending the summer gaining hands-on experience in prairie management, conservation, and field research.

He is currently majoring in Animal Ecology on the Wildlife path. combining his passion for wildlife with practical experience in natural resource stewardship.

We're excited to have Juan on the team and look forward to sharing more about his work this summer! 🌿🦋

Hello, June! ☀️🌿
Just 20 days until summer officially begins! Who's ready for sunshine, fresh produce, and long summer evenings? 🌻🍉

A wonderful article about The Hort Station

Planting knowledge, harvesting impact at Horticulture Research Station The Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station provides students with hands-on experience producing fruits, vegetables and honey on 235 acres of land north of Ames. Students work year-round planting, harvesting, maintaining equipment and supporting marketing efforts, with nearly all tasks c...

June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month! 🍓🥕
There's no better time to celebrate the fresh flavors, vibrant colors, and health benefits that fruits and vegetables bring to our plates. Whether you're growing your own, shopping local, or trying something new, make fruits and veggies a part of every day this month! 🌱
What's your favorite fruit or vegetable right now? 👇