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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 Fall at an Iowa farm is not one single experience. The flowers, pumpkins, weather, colors, and activities change as the season moves along. In the Howell’s Farm...

Iowa rewards travelers who look beyond the interstate. The state combines river bluffs, caves, historic towns, family attractions, working farms, scenic trails, and seasonal traditions that can fill anything from...

Post See Transcript A great pumpkin patch visit starts with simple preparation: dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, arrive early, and leave enough time to enjoy the farm without rushing....

A perfect pumpkin patch day starts with comfortable clothing, an early arrival, and enough time to enjoy the farm without rushing. Check the weather, wear practical shoes, bring water and...

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...

January 15, 2024

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...

January 15, 2024

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...

January 15, 2024

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...

January 13, 2024

Browse Our Plants

A perfect pumpkin patch day starts with comfortable clothing, an early arrival, and enough time to enjoy the farm without rushing. Check the weather, wear practical shoes, bring water and...

July 22, 2026

Post See Transcript Many people assume farm destinations are only for young children, that store-bought pumpkins are just as good as farm-picked ones, or that greenhouses are only for experienced...

July 15, 2026

Pumpkin patches are no longer designed only for young children. Today’s farm destinations can entertain toddlers, challenge teenagers, give couples a memorable fall date, and help grandparents share seasonal traditions...

July 15, 2026

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