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...
Golden Radiance of ‘Beauty Becomes Her’ Bearded Irises Beneath the warm embrace of the spring sun, a symphony of golden blooms unfolds. Introducing Beauty Becomes Her Bearded Irises, cultivars whose...
A Kaleidoscope in Bloom: Unveiling the Dazzling Beauty of Iris ‘Beside Myself’ Imagine standing in a sun-drenched meadow, your eyes dancing across a vibrant patchwork of wildflowers. That’s the feeling...
Boldly Go Where No Iris Has Gone Before: In the vast, vibrant universe of bearded irises, few cultivars captivate the imagination quite like Iris ‘Boldly Go’. This late-spring bloomer isn’t...
Unfurling Confidence: The Bold Allure of Iris ‘Born This Way’ Imagine venturing into a hidden garden, where sunlight slants through emerald leaves to illuminate blooms brimming with unabashed individuality. That’s...
Post See Transcript Key Takeaways The ideal visiting window is mid-September to mid-October Late September to early October offers the best combination of weather and scenery Weekdays provide a quieter,...
There’s something special about fall in the Midwest. The air cools, leaves start to glow, and families begin searching for the best fall activities Des Moines has to offer. Among...
Post See Transcript Key Takeaways Howell’s Pumpkin Patch dates back to a family farm established in 1878 The farm adapted during the 1980s by experimenting with alternative crops A small...
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