As lavender lattes, lavender scones and more trend at national restaurants and retailers, one of the few Iowa farms growing the herb is localizing it in Johnson County.
Articles Tagged: Flowers
History May. 13, 2025 8:15 am116d ago
The city’s first greenhouse was built in the 70-acre Bever Park in 1900.
People & Places Jun. 24, 2024 8:29 am439d ago
The new Calyx Creek, opened in June, hopes to make lavender an experience to remember.
People & Places Oct. 25, 2022 9:06 am1047d ago
By giving away dozens of bouquets every week or two, Caren Wasta has turned grief into joy — and loss into life.
News Jul. 29, 2022 6:00 am1135d ago
Mary Weber has been in the job for two years, and there’s no shortage of work in the flower business.
Home & Garden Aug. 31, 2021 6:00 am1467d ago
Laura Dowling, who will be the featured speaker at the Sept.10 Cedar Rapids Garden Club’s annual fundraiser, talks about getting the job she didn’t think she’d get -- and flowers, of course.