CEDAR RAPIDS – A Cedar Rapids gardener is making it easy for visitors to donate to a good cause, while enjoying the scenic beauty of her ponds and gardens. Monica Morley hosted the first Koi for a Cause last year to benefit the HACAP Food Reservoir in Hiawatha and is expanding on the idea this […]
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Photo gallery: Hosta lovers “Czech out”
Shade-loving hosta plants are under a bright spotlight in Cedar Rapids this week, during the American Hosta Society national convention. With the theme of “Czech It Out,” the Harshbarger Hosta Society, which is hosting the event, is inviting the public, as well as conference-goers to take a look at the wide variety of hostas in […]
Hooked on hostas: Convention brings inte...
By Cindy Hadish/for the Corridor Business Journal CEDAR RAPIDS — In the plant world, Iowa is known for much more than growing corn. An international spotlight will focus on the state when Cedar Rapids hosts the American Hosta Society national convention from June 11 through June 14. “We have people coming from all over the […]
Weeding parties keep Noelridge Park gard...
Noelridge is everyone’s park, as evidenced by a dedicated group of volunteers who keep the lush gardens looking incredible throughout the growing season. Anyone who would like to contribute to the scenic beauty of Noelridge Park is invited to a series of “weeding parties” that take place on select Saturdays, beginning today, May 31, 2014.
Homegrown contest: Paradise in Plain Sig...
UPDATE: Congratulations to Jean Murray, winner of the Homegrown contest! Look for more contests in the future. Original post: Sometimes, a thing of beauty can be right in front of our eyes. Zen Priest Karen Maezen Miller’s new book, “Paradise in Plain Sight: Lessons from a Zen Garden,” explores that idea. The book, in which […]
Frost warning and Czech legend of Three ...
With frost warnings in some parts of Iowa, the Czech legend of the Three Frozen Kings is especially timely. Hopefully, your plants will be safe, but just in case temperatures dip below freezing, you should cover any peppers, tomatoes or other tender plants that you’ve already planted outdoors.
Make homegrown plans for Mother’s Day we
With Mother’s Day coming up, soon, on Sunday, May 11, make plans to share some quality time with your mom, or start a tradition with your own children. One of those homegrown traditions is the Mother’s Day Showcase at the Noelridge Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids. The open house will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Plant sales are blooming in Iowa, plus a...
After such a long winter and cold start to the spring, I’ve heard from many gardeners eager to get their hands in the dirt. To kick-start the gardening season, area plant sales are getting under way. I think it’s especially cool to see that Friends of Hickory Hill Park will have milkweed plugs for sale, […]
Gardening folklore: Planting potatoes on...
Fans of the Old Farmer’s Almanac are aware of the practice of planting by phases of the moon. According to this gardening tradition, flowers and vegetables that bear crops above ground should be planted during the light, or waxing, of the moon, from the day the moon is new to the day it is full. […]
Noelridge Greenhouse ready to open for E...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The annual Easter showcase inside the balmy greenhouses at Noelridge Park will offer a tropical getaway for Iowans weary from an especially cold spring. Admission is free to the event on Saturday, April 19, 2014 and Sunday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park is at 4900 Council Street […]