April in the Urban Garden
My pollinator garden, located in Iowa City, began 8 years ago this year. It’s a continual work in progress. Each year, we have converted more of our yard to pollinator habitat. Continue reading "April in the Urban Garden"
Spring Awakenings
written by Meghan Hollister The spring solstice has a funny way of infusing my spirit with life. Days lengthen, energy is refreshed, and life begins to stir. Birdsong greets the morning with sunlight that has already been waiting, almost offensive in its motivation, on its effortless celestial path that nudges life along. This is a […] Continue reading "Spring Awakenings"
Our New Shirts are Now Available!
T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bags, youth shirts, big & tall sizes, and more is now available! You can order now through April 14. Our storefront has been created with Breedlove’s Sporting Goods. Continue reading "Our New Shirts are Now Available!"
Plant Sale Preview: Native Host Plants
Host plants support insects, particularly caterpillars, by providing food in the form of leaves! For some species of butterflies, they only have one host plant that caterpillars can eat (think monarch caterpillars and milkweed). You absolutely want host plants in your garden! And if you see a chewed up leaf- hooray!! Wild Lupine: Hosts the […] Continue reading "Plant Sale Preview: Native Host Plants"