When I originally agreed to write for the Home & Garden issue planned for April,…
Home and Garden
I’ve been caaaasually shopping for houses, and I’m amused at what some folks call “freshly…
Our yard is one-third vertical. The wooded bluff behind our house—from which the limestone foundation…
Des Moines is the home of a treasure trove of vintage finds tucked away in…
Fall is the perfect time for landscaping projects. The scorching weather of midsummer is over,…
Bob Hougher is a man with a mission. He wants to reforest his hometown of…
Yes, we know that parts of Iowa recently had snow, but we just about can’t…
Why can’t I make myself clean? To clarify: Other than an occasional potty mouth, I…
Gardening, for sure, is not rocket science. It’s much harder! You can’t just sit down…
If you know Dennis Kossow, you’ll agree he’s a top contender for the “The Nicest…
Increasing numbers of farmers are recognizing that small-scale regenerative livestock farming is better for the…
Mary Essary Hoyer grew up in the small town of Salem, Iowa, but spent much…
The gardeners of the Amana Colonies will show off their hard work at the 4th…
Project GREEN celebrates 50 years of making Iowa City more beautiful with its annual Garden…
What could be more empowering than using a chainsaw? Learn about basic chainsaw safety and…