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
When schools look for meaningful farm field trip ideas, the best experiences do much more than get students out of the classroom for a day. Farm field trips help children...
Post See Transcript When it comes to helping children learn outside the classroom, few experiences are as impactful as a visit to a working farm. In an episode of Howell’s...
Post See Transcript In Episode 6 of The Howells Farm Experience podcast, host Mike Downer sat down with Erin Conner of Howells Greenhouse & Pumpkin Patch to answer a question...
Every fall, families search for activities that bring everyone together without requiring screens, subscriptions, or complicated planning. The best experiences are often the simplest ones. They get people moving, talking,...
Explore Our Irises
The Dazzling Depths of the Courtney Rucker Iris Prepare to be mesmerized by the Courtney Rucker iris, a captivating cultivar that’s sure to steal the show in any garden. This...
The “Cross My Heart” Iris: A Promise in Petals The “Cross My Heart” iris is a true showstopper, captivating gardeners and flower enthusiasts alike with its stunning beauty and unexpected...
A Dive into the Dark Storm Iris The Dark Storm iris is a captivating study in contrasts, a tall bearded cultivar that commands attention with its bold colors and enigmatic...
Unveiling “Absolute Treasure” Iris germanica ‘Absolute Treasure’ is a Tall Bearded Iris (TB) cultivar renowned for its captivating sky blue blooms and elegant stature. Reaching up to 42 inches (107...
Browse Our Plants
Post See Transcript Knowing what plants grow best in Iowa starts with understanding the state’s climate, timing, and growing conditions. In this episode of Howell’s Farm Experience, host Mike Downer...
A successful Iowa garden starts with the right plants, the right timing, and a good feel for local weather. Iowa gardeners need plants that can handle cold winters, late spring...
When schools look for meaningful farm field trip ideas, the best experiences do much more than get students out of the classroom for a day. Farm field trips help children...
