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Anne Larson is a Zone 5 writer, gardener and horticulturist who believes anyone can learn the joy of getting their hands dirty and helping things grow. Contact her at iowagardencoach@gmail.com.

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Passion for gardening yields generous soul

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From the time Lynn Albrecht was a boy in northwest Iowa, he had a passion for gardening. Now retired, the Johnston man shares his garden with those...
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Mothers Day in Des Moines: crabtrees and lilacs in full glory

About as American as apple pie: that's touring the fragrant crabs and lilacs of two notable Des Moines arboreta for Mothers Day. The Arie den Boer...
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Delight in the woodland garden

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The woods are alive with the sight of spring, to make a bad pun on the well-known "Sound of Music" theme. Sorry Julie Andrews, but there is...
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Forsythia: golden harbinger of spring

Forsythias are some of the earliest spring bloomers and their brilliant blooms are a welcome highlight in the brown landscapes of early spring.Central...
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April brings great buds!

So the daffodils and tulips and other bulbs get all the attention this time of year. But also not to be missed are the wonderful array of buds on...
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Spring garden cleanup part 3: Mulch, weeds and insects

Once the perennials and shrubs have been trimmed back and cleaned up for the season, the remaining task of spring cleanup is to put some measures in...
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Spring cleanup part 2: caring for shrubs

Cleaning out dead limbs and leaves from shrubs is probably the least enjoyable but most rewarding spring cleanup task of all.How those leaves get in...
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Spring garden cleanup: The basics

We've probably had our last significant snow of the season, so if you haven't already been tempted to rake off leaves and get your ornamental gardens...
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In praise of pansies

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Pansies are a great cool season introduction for spring color and are almost universally a sentimental favorite. In fact, their name is believed to...
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So can I plant my vegetables yet?

Given that some may be turning to vegetable gardening this year for the first time in a while (or ever), the question arises—can I plant my...
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