Kara Krapfl waters plants she recently planted in her garden outside of Iowa City on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Kara Krapfl works from sometimes sunup to sundown watering plants, planting seeds, picking weeds, and working on other tasks to ensure a colorful garden for community members full of flowers ranging from vibrant cosmos to radiant sunflowers. “It’s really important for me to take care of my wildlife,” the business owner said. She said she really enjoys being around animals and loves the calamity of a flower business in rural Iowa.