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The Iowa farmland rental market has undergone considerable change in the past few years. Following the boom years of the land market from 2003 to 2013 and the softening and stabilizing years until 2019, Iowa farmland values rose more than 30% from fall 2020 to 2022, reaching record high values in both nominal and real terms.

Several perennials that bloom in early spring are often forgotten about among flowers like crocuses and daffodils. Learn how pig squeak, heartleaf brunnera, Lenten rose, candytuft, crested iris, Virginia bluebells, moss phlox, lungwort or Bethlehem sage, pasque flower, and bloodroot could enhance your garden.

Three of the more than 800 species of impatiens are commonly grown in gardens: impatiens , New Guinea impatiens, and rose balsam. Learn more about where to plant, when to plant, watering, and fertilizing Impatiens.

Griffith Buck introduced 85 rose cultivars plus 15 geraniums and a heliotrope during his nearly 40 years at Iowa State. Here's more information about the man and his plants.

Several rose diseases caused by fungus, virus, or bacterium are discussed. Disease-resistant varieties also are mentioned.