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...
Eye-Catching Edgings: The Beauty of Bearded Irises Imagine a garden bursting with color, each bloom a vibrant sunbeam rimmed with the shadows of twilight. That’s the magic of Beautiful Edging...
Beauty Within: Botanical Wonder of Bearded Irises Beneath the spring sun, a botanical marvel awakens – the Beauty Within Bearded Iris. This cultivar transcends mere aesthetics, offering a fascinating study...
An Iris with Unwavering Radiance In the world of irises, where color combinations reign supreme, Blind Ambition emerges as a captivating contender. This tall bearded iris isn’t just beautiful, it’s...
Capturing Twilight’s Magic: The Enthralling Iris ‘Blue Hour’ Have you ever dreamt of bottling the ethereal beauty of twilight, that fleeting moment where dusk surrenders to night? Look no further...
You know that feeling when you step outside and take a deep breath? You feel different right away. Calmer. Lighter. Happier. That shift is real. Being outside, whether it’s on...
Some of the best school memories happen outside. Think sunshine, dirt under fingernails, and room to run. While classroom lessons have their place, kids often learn more when they use...
You might expect dirt, a cow or two, and some pumpkins. But a first visit to a local farm, especially Howell’s, brings more. It’s fresh air, simple fun, and time...
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