CEDAR RAPIDS — How do you market a building that’s technically not for sale? The city’s Historic Preservation Commission is watching the clock tick down on demolitions of commercial properties that were flooded in 2008. Commission members sent a letter earlier this month, asking the City Council ...

The following is from Iowa State University, Linn County Extension Master Gardener Intern, Jane Schildroth: Several people have mentioned lately that they wonder if the new “mum” they picked up at the grocery store to have some quick fall color, will make it through the winter.  Unfortunately, ...

CEDAR RAPIDS – Al Zindrick doesn’t see his new restaurant as new competition. Zindrick, a partner in Al’s Blue Toad, which opened in Czech Village after the Flood of 2008, also is a partner in Smuggler’s Wharf, a seafood restaurant opening this week just across the ...

MARION – Creekview Coves is a respite of green in the middle of Marion. Built along Indian Creek beginning about five years ago, the development’s homeowners realize the responsibilities that accompany their wildlife vista. “This had never been built on and never farmed,” said Rick Sandstrom, 63, ...

Linn County Extension Master Gardener Intern, Jane Schildroth, sent the following timely tips: At this time of year, many gardeners begin to wonder when to divide and prune plants and which areas of the garden need fall attention.  The information at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/RG319.pdfmight be particularly useful.  We all ...

CEDAR RAPIDS – Some of the work Richard Moss is performing in the New Bohemia district of Cedar Rapids goes against his nature. Moss, a Florida mosaic artist, is replicating the historic sidewalk tiles in front of the Chrome Horse Saloon, 1202 Third St. SE. The tiles, ...

Guests at the Brucemore Garden and Art Show enjoyed spectacular weather at the event on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Cedar Rapids. A few snapshots are below. For more images, see Homegrown's Facebook page here.  

CEDAR RAPIDS – Demolitions will proceed on two-thirds of an initial list of commercial buildings that could have historical significance, but a hold has been placed on 10 others, plus a historic church. The Historic Preservation Commission, which reviews demolition permits for buildings 50 years and ...

Iowa State University, Linn County Extension Master Gardener Intern, Jane Schildroth, provided the following timely information: If your yard and gardens are anything like mine, there are a whole lot of “tired” plants out there.  What a growing season!  It has been difficult to keep everything ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — Gardening isn’t for adults-only, as evidenced by plans for this year’s Brucemore Garden and Art Show. The annual event will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE, Iowa’s only National Trust Historic Site. “Bring the family,” ...