This month: Some help on color in your home. Do you dress up or "keep it casual" when you go shopping? A newcomer - vinyl - wall coverings. Nancy Lysen chats about the importance of self-confidence for a child.

Some consider a marsh as little more than a "lake full of weeds"that should be dredge out and pumped full or pumped out and filled in. Let's think for a moment about what a marsh is, what's in it and what these actions may mean.

Late May to mid-July is fawning time in Iowa. Where woodlots or brushy areas aren't available alfalfa fields have become favorite nurseries. Except for hay-harvesting operations, deer find alfalfa fields "safe."

Iris are among the most popular perennial ornamentals in Iowa, and thousands of varieties are available. Properly planted and cared for, iris provide beauty for many years. Here are some tips on planting and care.