Watchdog takes a gardening break and finds out from central Iowa experts where to find the best cultivars as planting season ...

A 2023 survey commissioned by the National Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the National Gardening Association, found that 17 percent of adults in the U.S. are purchasing plants native to ...

The Loess Hills chapter of Wild Ones is a non-profit organization that promotes planting native landscapes, both small and large, in Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

After successfully planting its first Miyawaki forest in 2025, the University of Iowa will plant a second native woodland, ...

Spring arrived around 10 a.m. on Friday, March 20. After teasing us with the 60-70 degree days we enjoyed early in the month, it treated us to quite a storm to start the week. We needed that snow. In ...

Find the perfect additions to your garden at the Buds & Blossoms Plant Sale, where you can find Iowa native plants, colorful annuals and culinary herbs, all handpicked for their ability to flourish in ...

Following multiple requests from Iowa City’s west side neighborhood members, the Iowa City Parks and Forestry staff will plant 175 trees in neighborhoods in the area this spring. The decision comes ...