Typically, the lush blossoms of peonies grace gardens throughout Iowa around Memorial Day. Peonies are known for their longevity, with some living for a century or more, and passed down through generations. The showy flowers are synonymous with Memorial Day. Everything seems to be lagging this year, with many peonies still in bud stage. The […]
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Inner-city haven grows in Cedar Rapids, ...
By Cindy Hadish/for Iowa Gardener Dreams of an acreage were put on hold when Doug and Gale Koch moved to a home in a core neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, but that didn’t stop the couple from growing their own inner-city haven. The two have lived in their 1920’s house for more than 22 years and […]
Historic stagecoach stop part of rustic ...
By Cindy Hadish/for Iowa Gardener FRANKLIN, Iowa – A pre-Civil War limestone house, historic stagecoach stop and various outbuildings provide a rustic backdrop for perennials, reseeding annuals and other plants tended by Lori Jarvis. An artist, Lori adds creative touches throughout the acreage where she and husband Mike Jarvis live in the tiny town of […]
Daylily gardens in Central City, Iowa, b...
By Cindy Hadish/for Iowa Gardener As their name suggests, each blossom of a daylily lasts only one day, but Zora Ronan’s daylily gardens provide a kaleidoscope of color from early June through frost. Zora and her husband, Paul, moved to 32 acres of farmland in rural Central City about 20 years ago, where they quickly […]
Back to nature: Cedar Rapids backyard at...
By Cindy Hadish/for Iowa Gardener In a backyard once nearly devoid of nature, dozens of fish zigzag in the water, a frog peeks out near a lily pad and a robin alights on a stone to sip from a pond. The scene is tranquil, with the landscaping intentionally designed to draw in wildlife. Monica Morley […]