Plants that thrive in heat & drought

Plants that thrive in heat & drought

The “crazy bed” is faring well in this heat and drought. All plants are established- nothing new planted this year- so I have not watered. ThisRead More

Country Dog, Poppies & Winecups

Country Dog, Poppies & Winecups

I’m sitting inside with a restless dog who would rather be outside, but he can’t be out unsupervised. Yesterday Alan spotted him off in a fieldRead More

Emerging

Emerging

After a shorter than usual Winter’s nap, we too are emerging from our afghans and quilts. Our long-neglected muscles are only matched by our all-too-neglected blog.

Magnolia Question

Magnolia Question

Me: How many Magnolia trees do you think we have now?
Anne: It’s crazy, but they are little.

First Up Crocuses

First Up Crocuses

Crocuses receive an abundance of attention. They are among the very first blooms – particularly early this year – and they are stunningly cute…

Crazy Bed at its peak

Long panoramic views are the shots I always aim for and the end product always disappoints. I have no photography skills other than trying, at timesRead More

Circle garden

When we moved here there was a lone shrub planted in the middle of our circular drive. As we busied ourselves with more pressing projects, byRead More

bark & bloom

A family-owned nursery specializing in unique Iowa-grown perennials, multiple varieties of curly willow and pussy willow, one-of-a-kind artistic planters and imaginative bouquets.

bark & bloom at NewBo

Our shop at the NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids is open Thurs 4-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm. You can also find us at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers' Market June - September, 1st & 3rd Saturdays.

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