Common Plant Pests and Diseases topic for Garden Basics class

Iowa State University Extension

Before you can care for your ailing plants, you need to know what is affecting them. Learn about common garden plant pests, including weeds, insects and diseases at this Garden Basics class on Thursday June 21, at 6:30 pm at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa.

Garden Basics classes are local Master Gardeners presenting live classes on a variety of gardening topics. Each one is an independent topic presented as a family friendly presentation. They are FREE, open to the public and for anyone wishing to learn about the topic. There is no pre-registration.

For more information about this or other horticulture programs, calling the MCEO at 641-673-5841 or emailing Suzette Striegel, Mahaska County Extension Horticulturist at striegel@iastate.edu.