Sumner Wallace
Sumner Wallace is an intern for IPR’s digital team. Sumner grew up in Iowa City, but now attends Oberlin College in Ohio, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric and Media Studies with a minor in Chemistry. She has also worked for Little Village Magazine and The Oberlin Review.
Sumner loves reading, playing ultimate Frisbee, and trying out new recipes in her spare time.
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Stake, prune, mulch and water your tomatoes to ensure a bountiful harvest. Once you pick the fruits of your labor, eat them straight, store them or use them in a delicious recipe. -
If your garden is producing more than you can manage, try canning, pickling, freezing, dehydrating or curing your harvest. -
It’s time to get back to lawn care basics. Whether you’re starting a lawn from scratch or your grass is looking a little worse for wear, this is your comprehensive guide to mowing, seeding, watering and maintaining your grass in Iowa. -
This summer two cicada broods will emerge at the same time across the Midwest and South, bringing a buzz to Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. -
Traditional lawns can be beautiful, but they also contribute to water quality issues. Planting a rain garden can help. -
Forcing branches to bloom can bring cheer indoors, even in the winter. -
Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or any day, cut flowers are a wonderful way to celebrate — as long as you know how to take care of them. -
There’s not much to do in the garden during the winter, but it’s the perfect time to get out and prune your oak trees. -
A list of tried and true trinkets for your loved one with a green thumb. -
As the weather turns colder, it's time to prep your plants and garden beds to be in great shape for the spring. It's time to mulch, wrap and water!
