For Diane Volrath, 48, of Camanche, it seems that each of her creative ventures leads her to discover a new …
Katie Mills Giorgio Living Jun. 11, 2016 3:00 pm3387d ago
For Diane Volrath, 48, of Camanche, it seems that each of her creative ventures leads her to discover a new …
By Becki Lynch, Iowa State University Extension Living Jun. 11, 2016 11:00 am3387d ago
When planting for pollinators, it’s important to choose pollinator friendly shrubs and trees, which provide a long-term balanced habitat. Shrubs …
Living Jun. 5, 2016 11:00 am3393d ago
In 2011, Beth DeBoom — president of Save CR Heritage, a not-for-profit group that works to preserve historic buildings — …
By Tina Patterson, Master Gardener intern Living Jun. 4, 2016 11:41 am3394d ago
They are among us…. No, not outer space aliens, but dozens of alien plant species that have become commonplace and …
Diana Nollen Living May. 29, 2016 11:00 am3400d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — While neither Aaron Murphy nor Brian Kipp claims to be a visual artist, their home is their …
By Marion and Rich Patterson, correspondents
Living May. 28, 2016 4:00 pm3401d ago
The disturbing decline of monarch butterflies has had at least one beneficial side benefit. People across America are cultivating milkweed, …
By Linda Skvor, Iowa State University Extension
Living May. 28, 2016 3:00 pm3401d ago
I love trees, and with the 13 trees in my small city lot, comes a plethora of shade. In the …
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Home & Garden May. 27, 2016 6:06 pm3401d ago
By Alison Gowans, The Gazette Friends of Historic Preservation, in partnership with the Lucas Farms Neighborhood Association and the Johnson …
Living May. 22, 2016 1:00 am3407d ago
Just a couple years ago, Anne Armitage and Alan Peterka decided they’d had enough of country living. But when they …
By Lisa Slattery, correspondent
Living May. 22, 2016 1:00 am3407d ago
Peonies are a garden favorite and easy to grow. They’re a very long-lived perennial, providing both profuse spring flowers and …
Living May. 15, 2016 9:00 am3414d ago
My house is over a century old. I bought it for it’s character and charm — the wood floors, the …
By Judy Stevens, Iowa State University Extension
Living May. 14, 2016 6:00 am3415d ago
Many gardeners are eager to plants new plants and design new gardens, and the garden centers are bursting with beautiful …
Living May. 10, 2016 11:42 am3419d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Brucemore’s gates not only open the doors to a mansion full of many rooms, but to an …
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