HIAWATHA, Iowa — Master gardeners will present timely information on gardening topics during free talks each Tuesday in February at the Hiawatha Public Library. The talks take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at the library, 150 W. Willman St., Hiawatha. Related: Learn about the 2024 Winter Gardening Fair See more […]
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Report highlights monarch conservation e...
A new report shows progress being made in adding habitat for monarch butterflies in Iowa. Related: See how the city of Cedar Rapids took a step backwards for monarchs and other pollinators. Read more about the new report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: AMES, Iowa — Iowa has been steadily adding new habitat […]
Iowa woman grows paradise for pollinator...
By Cindy Hadish/for Iowa Gardener Becki Lynch’s approach to gardening has changed over time, ultimately benefiting bees, butterflies and birds. “It started as a very formal garden,” Becki said of the early years at her Cedar Rapids home, where she and her husband have lived since 1987. With about 3 acres of land, half of […]
Save birds and butterflies; earn free pa...
A partnership between Iowa’s State Forest Nursery and Reiman Gardens will help promote planting habitat for songbirds and butterflies. Learn more about this partnership from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ State Forest Nursery and Reiman Gardens are teaming up to promote butterfly and songbird habitat. […]