Howell's Farm Blog
Welcome to the Howell’s Greenhouse & Pumpkin Patch Farm Blog! We are excited to share insights into life on the farm, upcoming events, as well as tips and tidbits about how you can get the most from your purchases at Howell’s!
Come experience the tranquility of yoga alongside our goats or admire the beauty of nature at our Flower Festival. Let us share our love for farming and nature through our blog and visit in person at any of our many farm events! See you soon!
HOwell's Farm History
Post See Transcript If you are looking for a fall day trip worth the drive in central or southern Iowa, Howell’s Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch in Cumming, just southwest of...
A fall bucket list for families near Des Moines works best when it mixes a day on a farm with small traditions you can repeat at home, and the 15...
Pumpkin patch activities today go well beyond picking a pumpkin. A good fall farm adds a corn maze, wagon rides, play areas, farm animals and food, so one visit can...
Post See Transcript Families looking for a place to take their kids this weekend for fall fun near Des Moines can head to Howell’s Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch in Cumming,...
Explore Our Irises
The Charm of Iris ‘Careless Whisper’: A Soft Symphony for Your Garden Forget the loud, flashy showstoppers of the iris world. Iris ‘Careless Whisper’ is a gentle ballad, a whispered...
‘Certain Magic’: A Matter-of-Fact Guide Forget dramatic pronouncements and celestial metaphors. Let’s delve into the factual essence of Iris ‘Certain Magic’, a bearded iris cultivar with undeniable charm and a...
Change of Pace: Facts of This Vibrant Bearded Iris Don’t settle for predictable blooms – embrace the unexpected with Iris ‘Change of Pace’, a bearded iris that lives up to...
Charismatic Charmer: Unveiling the Facts of Iris ‘Charismatic’ Iris ‘Charismatic’ isn’t just a name, it’s a promise. This bearded iris cultivar explodes with vibrant personality, captivating the eye with its...
Browse Our Plants
The main types of pumpkins are jack-o’-lantern pumpkins for carving, sugar or pie pumpkins for baking, white pumpkins, miniature pumpkins, giant pumpkins, and heirloom or specialty pumpkins, and each one...
Post See Transcript If you are looking for a fall day trip worth the drive in central or southern Iowa, Howell’s Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch in Cumming, just southwest of...
A fall bucket list for families near Des Moines works best when it mixes a day on a farm with small traditions you can repeat at home, and the 15...
