UPDATE: More plant sales have been added in Oxford and Iowa City. Scroll down to find sales in May 2013. If you’re hoping to add a bit more green – or color – to your landscape, local plant sales are the way to go. Not only are the plants reasonably priced, but because they are […]
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Viticulture: The Curse of the Vineyard
OK, maybe the vineyard isn’t cursed, but the weather seems to be, prompting our viticulture class (or maybe just me) to wonder if we aren’t somehow jinxed. No matter what the weather the day-before or weekend after, all of our class sessions have been plagued with howling winds, frigid temperatures and drenching rain; sometimes all […]
Happy Earth Day!
My hyacinth and daffodils seemed to be biding their time this spring, but finally opened today, in time for Earth Day. The Lenten rose that I thought succumbed to the elements also was found to be in bloom. I’ve felt behind on my planting, but thought it was appropriate to start that on Earth Day, […]
Julia “Butterfly” Hill calls on people t
HIAWATHA – For someone who spent two years living in a tree, Julia “Butterfly” Hill appears quite down-to-earth. “If people want to call me a tree-hugger, that’s great,” said Hill, 39, who was given the nickname “Butterfly” as a child. “I’m a proud tree-hugger.” Best known for the 738 days she lived on a platform […]
Farmers Market season set to begin soon
Given today’s wintry winds, it’s incredible to think that another outdoor farmers market season begins in just one week. One of my favorite markets kicks off its season Sunday, April 28, 2013. The Hiawatha Farmers Market will be held that day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Guthridge Park 10th Avenue parking lot. […]
Weekend photo gallery: Eco-Fest in Cedar...
Many volunteers and environmental groups joined together Saturday, April 20, for Eco-Fest 2013. Events were held throughout the New Bohemia district in southeast Cedar Rapids, including NewBo City Market, CSPS and the Cherry Building. After a week of rain and cold temperatures, the sun made an appearance, just in time for this early celebration of […]
Green pledges and home composting part o...
More exciting Earth Week events are being added to the April calendar, with Johnson County’s activities coming up April 23 and April 25, 2013. Here is more from Becky Soglin, Johnson County Sustainability Assistant: Iowa City, Iowa – As part of Earth Week activities, Johnson County will host opportunities for making green pledges and learning […]
No surprise: drought threat diminishes i...
Today’s water summary update from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources may seem a gross understatement to residents of Eastern Iowa with flooded basements this week. The DNR reported this week’s drought monitor continues the improvement trend that began in early March 2013.
Flash flood warning continues in Johnson...
Today’s rain in Eastern Iowa has been incessant and the forecast calls for more. Iowa City has been especially hard-hit, with New Pioneer Food Co-op documenting the rising Ralston Creek near the store. I’ve been hearing that Solon is looking for volunteers to help sand bag, as well. Here is more from the National Weather […]
How wet is it? Iowa receives most rainfa...
If you think it’s been particularly rainy lately in Iowa, you’re right. From April 7-14, Iowa experienced its wettest week since July 2010, with a statewide average of 2.90 inches of rain, according to today’s USDA Crop and Weather Report. That compares to a weekly normal of