July in Central Iowa means Nana’s Rudbeckias are in full bloom. This view of the Lafrenz farm is looking Southwest to Highway 14, which lies just beyond the iconic Horse Barn and the greenhouse Papa built himself. Nana uses this greenhouse to jump-start her seedlings in early spring. Wave after wave of these golden flowers interspersed with pink Phlox create a beautiful contrast to the prominent green of Pete’s well-kept lawn.