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The Native Gardeners Dilemma: What is Really Native?

March 24, 2016

Many years ago a grad student and I embarked on a strip mine reclamation project near Oskaloosa, Iowa. One of... Read More →

March 17, 2016

I’m not talking about being some mythological creature whom no one can track and whose picture is never in focus.... Read More →

March 10, 2016

Week by week now winter is slowly relinquishing its hold on our landscape. And amongst friends, neighbors, and colleagues, I’m... Read More →

February 26, 2016

Spring is coming, the nursery catalogs have arrived, and you’re getting anxious to plant something! I’ve found that so many... Read More →

February 18, 2016

We are all looking forward to getting back in the garden. At this time of year, I look for color... Read More →

February 9, 2016

Looking back on Valentine’s Days past, I’ve felt hope, excitement, and love for the many people as well as for... Read More →

February 2, 2016

A guest blog by the Iowa Environmental Council: Meet our Members: Bur Oak Land Trust Welcome to the fifth entry... Read More →

January 5, 2016

For the last half century, I have seen the habitat values of southeast Iowa steadily diminish, part of a process... Read More →

December 30, 2015

A guest post written by Brad Lane: Meet Your Local Land Trust – and interview with Tammy Wright, Executive Director... Read More →

November 24, 2015

I’ve been thinking a lot about roots lately with Thanksgiving coming up and the holiday season not far behind. Being... Read More →