Gardening

Insects are essential for a healthy ecosystem, but it can be hard not to see some insects as pests.

Learn how plants and insects can peacefully coexist in your garden.

A Des Moines-based planting designer helped readers launch an ecologically vibrant home garden. His latest book guides you through maintaining that garden.

Horticulture specialists give their lawn care tips and answer listener questions.

Plant experts give their tips on planting and caring for beans and other legumes.

A plant expert shares how to care for beans and other legumes in your garden.

Find out which conifer species are recommended in Iowa.

How to give Iowa conifers a chance to survive and thrive.

Late spring and early summer blooming perennials — peonies, shasta daisies and siberian irises — are on display.

Global Greens helps former refugee and immigrant farmers grow and sell food in Iowa. With federal funding freezes, cuts and uncertainty, staff are exploring new ways to bring in dollars.