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Second Sunday Garden Forum opens Jan. 11
In 1978, after the sale of land that might have expanded Iowa City’s Hickory Hill Park, community leader Nancy Seiberling mobilized a group of citizens to form what became the Johnson County Heritage Trust to…
Keep readingPocket Prairie Programs Blooming
By Linda Schreiber Dubuque County’s Mowing to Monarchs initiative was the first program in Iowa to champion small native plant gardens – pocket prairies or prairie meadows – and since 2020, the effort has blossomed…
Keep readingJohnson County Earns Bird-Friendly Nod
Johnson County was recently designated a Bird Friendly Iowa (BFI) Community and earned High Flyer status – the highest level of achievement – on its first application. A dedication event was held Friday, Nov. 14,…
Keep reading25th Iowa Organic Conference
Monday, Nov. 17, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The 25th Iowa Organic Conference will be held at the Iowa Memorial Union, 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City. The conference will feature a range of sessions on the…
Keep readingOrchids Are a Scream: Experience Dazzling Displays
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. An American Orchid Society Competition, Halloween-themed Orchid Show & Sale, will be held at the Radisson Hotel, 1200 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids,…
Keep readingTagged for Tracking, Local Monarchs Take Flight
Forever Green, Monarch Watch, citizen science, monarch tagging, Johnson County Master Gardeners, Butterfly House
Keep readingMG hosted the 10th Annual Taste of Heirloom Tomatoes at Plum Grove
Tomato Taste draws nearly 200 guests.
Keep readingNative Plant Series to conclude Sept. 7
Native Plant Series will be held Sept. 7 at F.W. Kent Park
Keep readingJC Conservation continues Native Plant Series in August & September
Johnson County Conservation continues its Native Plant Series and plant sales in August and September.
Keep readingOn Tour with Emil Rinderspacher
Lifetime Master Gardener Emil Rinderspacher opens personal landscape to groups of visitors.
Keep readingAshton Prairie Set for 2025 BioBlitz
Public is invited to participate in the University of Iowa Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory BioBlitz on July 12.
Keep readingTaste of the Heritage Garden at Plum Grove
The 28th annual Taste of the Heritage Garden will be held Wednesday, July 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at 1030 Carroll Street, Iowa City.
Keep readingOpen Gardens Weekend set for June
Open Gardens Weekend inspires gardeners and brings visitors to the area.
Keep readingBusting the Myth of the Black Walnut Menace
The black walnut tree looming over our backyard is dripping with yellow-green catkins. The black walnut tree astride our backyard is roughly 70-75 years old, according to city maps. (Photos/Teri Berg) Cue the theme of…
Keep readingNative Plant Series continues June 1 at Kent Park
Native Plant Series continues at F.W. Kent Park on June 1
Keep readingAcclaimed Environmental Writer comes to Englert
Bur Oak Land Trust and The Englert Theatre have partnered to present “Exploring Restoration and Reciprocity with Robin Wall Kimmerer” on Tuesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at the Englert in downtown Iowa City. Kimmerer,…
Keep readingNative Plant Series continues in 2025
The Native Plant Series 2025 will continue with plant sale with Troutleaf Native Plants and speakers at F.W. Kent Park.
Keep readingHotline Quiz: April 2025
BY MARY STARRY 1. This thorny vine is an Iowa native often found along fence rows or the edges of woods. Although not invasive, it is aggressive and can create thorny briar patches that are…
Keep readingHomeowners seek turf grass alternative
Homeowners seek pleasing alternatives to turf grass have options.
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