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 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,...
A good pumpkin should last long enough to enjoy the season, not soften before Halloween arrives. Whether you are carving jack-o’-lanterns, baking pies, or building a porch display, freshness matters....
Post See Transcript Key Takeaways Choose the pumpkin based on how you plan to use it: carving, cooking, or decorating. A green, attached stem is one of the best signs...
Explore Our Irises
Bluebird of Happiness Imagine a spring morning, sun dappling a vibrant tapestry of blooms. Among them, a majestic iris rises, its velvety petals adorned in a rich, light blue, reminiscent...
Celestial Bloom Unfolding: A Closer Look at Afterlife’s Morphology Standing tall with an air of celestial charm, ‘Afterlife’ iris (TbAthruE) captivates gardeners with its velvety blooms in shades of ethereal...
Dive into a Feathery Fluff of Charm! Imagine a tiny island in a sun-drenched pond, a miniature paradise where fluffy ducklings waddle and giggle. That’s the playful spirit Iris ‘Baby...
A Dance of Purple and Gold: Unveiling the Enchanting Barbados Bearded Iris Imagine the sun setting over a sapphire sea, casting ripples of violet, amethyst, and bronze across the waves....
Browse Our Plants
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...
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...
