An Early Iowa Spring

April 2012

"No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them," Aldo Leopold wrote about the first wildflower bloom of the year. Unusually warm temperatures across the Midwest brought an early spring to Iowa - along with blossoms, tulips, mushrooms, insects and baby animals. Keep up to date on ISU horticulture at www.iowavegetables.blogspot.com. Learn about the USA National Phenology Network or the Aldo Leopold Foundation's Phenology Project.

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