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Holub Greenhouses has wildflower tips for you

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Holub Greenhouses has wildflower tips for you

Producer's Picks

Holub Greenhouses give hot weather gardening tips

Jerry Holub with Holub Greenhouses explains how planting season works this summer.
Producer's Picks

Holub Greenhouses shares tips for your summer garden

Jerry Holub with Holub Greenhouses shares tips for tomato plants, mint and more.
Home Garden

Previewing the 2022 Des Moines Home + Garden Show

A landscaping company from Clive explains the latest in outdoor trends and how much longer it's taking to get some goods delivered.
Weather

Check your gutters for ice damming after Friday's snowstorm

Ice damming is more common on older roofs and gutters, and it can cause damage worse than that from wind or hail.
Home Garden

How ice dams can damage your home—and how to prevent them

Ice dams can cause damage on par with or worse than that from wind or hail.
Nation World

Doug the ugly New Zealand potato could be world's biggest

The more than 17-pound potato has become a local celebrity. His finders even dress him up and take him for walks.
Health

Iowa leads the nation in homes with high levels of radon

Experts recommend testing for radon every two years or after renovating.
Home Garden

Staying ahead of the heat: How to check on your air conditioning unit

Air conditioning units tend to work harder when temperatures rise above 85 degrees--here's what to look out for.
Community

Cities offering rebates to homeowners who install rain barrels

As little as a quarter-inch of rain can fill three rain barrels, which would equal 150 gallons of water.
Animals

Black bear spotting in Iowa: How to avoid unwanted visitors

The bear was seen in Dubuque County, about 80 miles north of the Quad Cities.
Home Garden

Honeybees pollinate soybeans better than the plant itself, ISU study finds

Honeybees gather pollen and help pollination, and researchers with Iowa State University say it's the same for soybeans.

Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association, Des Moines Music Coalition team up for Iowa Rock Music Camp

Broadlawns Medical Center introduces new DEI position

LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Mild and sunny to start the week

Morning Weather Update: June 27, 2022

Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

Holub Greenhouses has wildflower tips for you

Holub Greenhouses give hot weather gardening tips

Holub Greenhouses shares tips for your summer garden

Previewing the 2022 Des Moines Home + Garden Show

Check your gutters for ice damming after Friday's snowstorm

How ice dams can damage your home—and how to prevent them

Doug the ugly New Zealand potato could be world's biggest

Iowa leads the nation in homes with high levels of radon

Staying ahead of the heat: How to check on your air conditioning unit

Cities offering rebates to homeowners who install rain barrels

Black bear spotting in Iowa: How to avoid unwanted visitors

Honeybees pollinate soybeans better than the plant itself, ISU study finds

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