Author: Derek McKay

Gardening, Historical Weather

A December of Daffodils, Heavy Rain, 50’s for Highs

The recent weather has many questioning not just around Iowa, but all over the Midwest how odd it has been lately. The biggest thing coming into conversation is the abundance of rain and the lack of snow and incredible December warmth that has been in place since fall started. Basically, we are totally lacking a …

Gardening

Winter Interest Plants for Iowa; Part 1 Perennials/Grasses

We have reached that time of year once again – winter, even though lately being in the 50s, it sure doesn’t feel like it! Despite the mild weather so far, our landscapes are still dormant, and the “bones” of the garden are starting to surface. The bones, which are a very important part of any landscape, …

Fall Foliage Report, Gardening

Fall Color Report #6 – Peak Color in South Iowa

Peak fall color is quickly drifting south this week, it can now be found roughly along and south of I-80 in the states of Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois. The southern Wisconsin cities of Madison and Milwaukee are still holding onto peak color as well. North of this area you will find that northern Iowa, all …