The joy of a real Christmas tree can’t be beat. Whether you cut your own at a tree farm, or …
By Becki Lynch, Iowa State University Extension Living Nov. 28, 2015 4:33 pm3671d ago
The joy of a real Christmas tree can’t be beat. Whether you cut your own at a tree farm, or …
By Shirley Ruedy, correspondent Living Nov. 21, 2015 11:06 am3679d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Susan Clark, unlike a lot of women, doesn’t jump at the chance to eat out. She and …
By Lisa Slattery, Iowa State University Extension Living Nov. 21, 2015 10:53 am3679d ago
The amaryllis flower is a popular one for Christmas gift giving but it you want it to bloom for the …
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Winter doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to greenery and flowers. Jackie Lambert, buyer retail manager at Culver’s Garden Center …
By Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace, Iowa State University Extension Living Nov. 14, 2015 10:58 am3686d ago
Fall yard and garden clean up is well underway but do you know when the right time is to cut …
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Living Nov. 14, 2015 10:53 am3686d ago
Don’t cringe when a flooring professional recommends vinyl floor for your home. This isn’t your grandmother’s flooring. Modern luxury vinyl …
By Jean Murray, Iowa State University Extension
Living Nov. 7, 2015 12:32 pm3693d ago
Even though the growing season is coming to an end it’s nice to understand the difference between a frost and …
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Living Nov. 7, 2015 12:31 pm3693d ago
Iowa winters are hard on humans but can also present dangers for plants. Here are some tips to get bushes …
By Lauren Burt, correspondent
Living Oct. 31, 2015 1:15 pm3700d ago
I recently spent a long weekend visiting family. I do most of my traveling for work, so I rarely stay …
By Shirley Ruedy, correspondent
Living Oct. 25, 2015 11:00 am3706d ago
EAST AMANA – The year was 1924. The wagons rolled down the streets of this little village, the horses turning …
By Becki Lynch, Iowa State University Extension
Living Oct. 24, 2015 11:00 am3707d ago
While Halloween brings images of jack-o’-lanterns and bed-sheet ghosts, the origins of this fun and frightening night are quite serious …
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Living Oct. 24, 2015 9:00 am3707d ago
With fall in full swing, there are plenty of tasks to keep gardeners busy. Bob Burton, grower at Culver’s Garden …
By Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace, Iowa State University Extension
Living Oct. 17, 2015 1:58 pm3714d ago
Winter is just around the corner, and while evergreen trees are built to survive the cold weather, they still need …
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