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Blending conservation with respectful care of the dead

The circle of life is quietly echoed in the form’s circular shape and in the symbolism of arrows — serving not only as a compass guiding direction, but also as a nod to natural cycles. Among the native flora, the Virginia Bluebell stands out — a delicate Iowa native that signals rebirth and marks the presence of ancient woodlands. Historically, people used the plant for various medicinal purposes, and some viewed it as a spiritual conduit, connecting the physical world to ancestral realms. Wrapped in layers of myth and meaning, bluebells are also believed to be favored places of the fae in magical folklore. In English flower symbolism, they represent humility, constancy, gratitude, and enduring love. Completing this seasonal tapestry, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail — a graceful pollinator — arrives in May, flitting through Eastern Iowa gardens all summer long.