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!
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...
Post See Transcript Key Takeaways Howell’s Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch offers a complete fall experience for families near Des Moines. Attractions include pumpkin patches, corn mazes, flower fields, playgrounds, and...
For years, family entertainment revolved around movie theaters, malls, arcades, and indoor attractions. Today, more families are choosing outdoor experiences that feel meaningful, memorable, and connected to real life. Across...
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....
For years, family entertainment revolved around movie theaters, malls, arcades, and indoor attractions. Today, more families are choosing outdoor experiences that feel meaningful, memorable, and connected to real life. Across...
Post See Transcript Key Takeaways Local greenhouses provide expert guidance and personalized support Understanding your sunlight conditions is essential before buying plants Beginner-friendly plants like geraniums and SunPatiens are great...
Stepping into a greenhouse for the first time can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming. Rows of vibrant plants, endless color combinations, and well-meaning advice from every direction can make...
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