I have fond memories of pussy willow that mom innocently planted and that dad, in typical fashion, ignored. That little …
By Linda Skvor, Iowa State University Extension Living Mar. 19, 2016 1:01 pm3471d ago
I have fond memories of pussy willow that mom innocently planted and that dad, in typical fashion, ignored. That little …
Alison Gowans Living Mar. 13, 2016 10:00 am3477d ago
In 2014, Jen and Ted Knights found the perfect house on the north side of Iowa City. The only catch? …
By Lisa Slattery, Iowa State University Extension Living Mar. 12, 2016 12:15 pm3478d ago
Proper pruning time is one of the hardest landscape tasks to pin down. March is ideal because it is the …
By Becki Lynch, Iowa State University Extension Living Mar. 5, 2016 11:55 am3485d ago
The Linn County Master Gardeners have named 2016 the ‘Planting for Pollinators’ year. OK so what does this mean? Who …
By Tina Patterson, Iowa State University Extension Living Feb. 28, 2016 12:00 am3491d ago
This is the time of year we start to yearn for something green. One way to feed your need is …
Living Feb. 27, 2016 7:30 pm3491d ago
Recent warm weather likely has Eastern Iowa gardeners excited about the approaching spring. That excitement will only build as local …
Living Feb. 21, 2016 1:00 pm3498d ago
The table is set. There is a white plate at each place setting. A folded cloth rests on top. On …
By Lisa Slattery, Iowa State University Extension
Living Feb. 20, 2016 1:07 pm3499d ago
The National Garden Bureau has declared 2016 The Year of the Allium, The Year of the Delphinium, the Year of …
Living Feb. 14, 2016 10:00 am3505d ago
Jonathan Poulton of Iowa City has been carrying on a love affair for a decade now, and his wife’s only …
By Judy Stevens, Iowa State University Extension
Living Feb. 13, 2016 10:00 am3506d ago
As the dark gloomy days of winter tick away on the calendar all gardeners look forward to spring. When spring …
By Tina Patterson, correspondent
Living Feb. 6, 2016 3:00 pm3513d ago
Holidays are long over and it’s time to put away the decorations, but keep that little pine tree, the miniature …
Living Jan. 31, 2016 10:00 am3519d ago
After ripping down out-of-date wallpaper, most said ‘never again.’ But it seems there’s been a change of heart. Whether it’s …
By Jean Wilson, Iowa State University Extension
Living Jan. 30, 2016 10:51 am3520d ago
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just thinking about starting your first garden this growing season, there is an …
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