Keeping houseplants alive was much different for our ancestors who lived in homes surrounded by dirt, fields, and animals. Most…
7 Things You Should Know About Noelridge Municipal Gardens
If you’ve never been to Noelridge Municipal Gardens in Cedar Rapids you’re really missing out. This beautiful community garden is…
7 Things that Make Brookgreen Gardens an Awesome Community Garden
Nestled in the area south of the Murrells Inlet in South Carolina is a community garden that will take your…
6 Reasons to Visit the Greater Des Moines Botanical Center
Are you looking for an activity the whole family can participate in? School may be back in session but that…
5 Benefits of Having a Neighborhood Garden
In Cedar Rapids, IA there is a neighborhood known as “Mound View” where organic gardeners gather to make amazing things…
9 Steps to Creating a Community Garden
In the state of Iowa and throughout the U.S., the need for community gardens is growing. With food poverty and…
5 Benefits of Using Worm Castings on Crops
Are you struggling with weak plants? Confused on how to condition your soil? Is this your first time to work…
7 Kid-Friendly Garden Tips
Who doesn’t want to create a garden where your children can explore, imagine, and see the fruits of their labor…
5 Reasons Gardening Helps Senior Citizens in Iowa
Summer in Iowa is in full swing, which means you still have plenty of time to harvest your spring and…
5 Ornamental Herbs that are Perfect for Your Iowa Herbal Garden
Herbal gardens aren’t just for the culinary masters and healers. Much like your organic vegetable garden, herbs can be useful. They can also add an ornamental look to your space. Most ornamental perennial and annual herbs are sturdy plants that feature a variety of texture, fragrance, color, and flowers. Whether you’re planting in the spring.