Most people equate the color green with health and natural living, but the inconvenient truth…
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A scientist, inventor, and self-described biohacker for over 50 years, Fairfield entrepreneur John Huff designed…
There’s a common misconception that nature does best when left alone. It’s an appealing idea—to…
The general consensus on trees is that they inspire great fondness, respect, and gratitude. I…
Iowa’s Seed Savers Exchange (SSE) is celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary this year. A community-based…
Spring is on the way. Songs of cardinals and chickadees fill the morning air. Soon…
I am fortunate to have a stately white oak on my property that is probably…
Nestled in a verdant valley of the “Bohemian Alps” just 45 minutes west of Cedar…
Have you been thinking about stepping into the world of do-it-yourself home improvement projects but…
How can you grow a winter garden in January? Inside. In November 2022, my husband…
My favorite day of the week is also the longest: market day. It’s the only…
Have you noticed that there are fewer birds in your garden lately? If you have,…
Spring brings a renewed verve for tackling home improvement projects, from closet cleaning and furniture…
The Southeast Iowa Sierra Club has compiled this list of native plants that are recommended…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Homegrown National Park is the brilliant idea of Doug Tallamy and Michelle Alfandari…