Ready for a fresh look in your kitchen? New countertops are a good place to start. Donna Hamm, owner of …
N/A Living Jul. 4, 2015 9:00 pm3730d ago
Ready for a fresh look in your kitchen? New countertops are a good place to start. Donna Hamm, owner of …
By Jean Murray, Iowa State University Extension Living Jul. 4, 2015 6:00 pm3730d ago
Q: Everyone keeps talking about planting native plants. What are they and why should I plant them? A: Good question. …
N/A Living Jun. 27, 2015 9:00 pm3737d ago
Summer is officially here, and gardens are in full bloom. Jennifer Shull, manager at Culver’s Garden Center and Greenhouse, offers …
By Judy Stevens, Iowa State University Extension Living Jun. 27, 2015 6:00 pm3737d ago
Last month we shared tips for spring bouquets, this week is tips for long lasting summer blooms. Always cut flowers …
Living Jun. 20, 2015 6:00 pm3744d ago
LINN COUNTY — Just a short drive from downtown Marion, a tranquil destination awaits. Lowe Park’s demonstration gardens are home …
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Living Jun. 13, 2015 9:00 pm3751d ago
Planting new trees? Chose ones that fit the area, says Lucy Hershberger, owner of Coralville-based landscaping company Forever Green. Right …
Living Jun. 13, 2015 6:00 pm3751d ago
IOWA CITY – The front yard of Monica and Paul Hoherz’s modest ranch home at 724 Wheaton Rd. in Iowa …
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Living Jun. 6, 2015 9:00 pm3758d ago
Granite and quartz countertops are popular, but they can be costly. Laminate quartz or granite-patterned countertops are widely available and …
By Becki Lynch, Iowa State Extension
Home & Garden Jun. 6, 2015 6:00 pm3758d ago
Pesky pests plague every garden beginning mid-June and lasting throughout the season. Fortunately, there are some alternatives to chemical treatments. …
Living May. 24, 2015 11:00 am3771d ago
In a few years, visitors to Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids, Lowe Park in Marion and Wetherby Park in Iowa …
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Living May. 23, 2015 9:00 pm3772d ago
It doesn’t get any fresher than making a meal with vegetables picked in your backyard. As you plant your vegetable …
By Judy Stevens, Iowa State University Extension
Living May. 23, 2015 6:00 pm3772d ago
We all love fresh bouquets of flowers, and they’re even better when they come from your own gardens. Fresh cut …
By Marion and Rich Patterson, correspondent
News May. 23, 2015 7:33 am3772d ago
After being taken for granted for decades, pollinators are in the spotlight due in large part because of dramatic declines …
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