HIAWATHA, Iowa — After record-high temperatures earlier this week, Mother Nature put the “winter” back in Iowa, in time for the annual Winter Gardening Fair. Fortunately, with below-freezing temperatures and a new layer of snow on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, the popular event, hosted by the Linn County Master Gardeners, is held indoors. Succulent cuttings […]
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Escape the bitter cold during Winter Gar...
HIAWATHA, Iowa — Gardeners can find respite from the arctic cold inundating Iowa and much of the nation as they look forward to the annual Winter Gardening Fair, hosted by the Linn County Master Gardeners. This year’s event will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at the Kirkwood Linn County Regional […]
Monarchs, prairie restoration and soil h...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Johnson County Master Gardeners and Hills Bank invite the public to attend the Community Speaker Series 2025 on Sunday, March 2, at the Extension Office, 3109 Old Hwy 218 S., Iowa City. The programs highlight soil health, native prairies and the Monarch Research Station in Marion, Iowa. Registration is required and […]
Photos: Winter Gardening Fair 2025
HIAWATHA, Iowa — Hundreds of gardeners dreamed of spring as the Linn County Master Gardeners hosted the 2025 Winter Gardening Fair. The annual event, on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at the Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center in Hiawatha, featured more than 80 sessions and hands-on workshops, led by Master Gardeners, local professionals and ISU Extension […]
Winter Gardening Fair to feature more th...
Registration is filling fast for the 2025 Winter Gardening Fair, hosted by the Linn County Master Gardeners. The annual event is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at the Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center, 1770 Boyson Road, Hiawatha. See photos from the 2024 Winter Gardening Fair Registrants can choose six […]
Taste of Heirloom Tomatoes set for Aug. ...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — August is prime time for tomatoes in Iowa, and heirloom tomatoes will take center stage during an Aug. 25 event by the Johnson County Master Gardeners. Read about another seasonal Iowa appearance. The Ninth Annual Taste of Heirloom Tomatoes is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, on the east […]
Explore private gardens and more during ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Linn County Master Gardeners Garden Walk, which allows visitors this year to explore private gardens and a monarch butterfly site, is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024. Tickets must be purchased online and are $10 each, with ages 17 and under admitted for free. Related: […]
Free speaker series spotlights natural g...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Johnson County Master Gardeners and Hills Bank are hosting a free educational opportunity to learn about ways to benefit the natural environment. Community Speakers Series 2024 will be presented Sunday, March 3, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., at the Johnson County Extension Office, 3109 Old Hwy. 218 South, Iowa City. […]
Photos: Winter Gardening Fair 2024
HIAWATHA, Iowa — Iowans were thrust into the deep freeze this weekend, after nearly springlike temperatures earlier in February, but gardeners know the season is close at hand. Hundreds gathered Saturday, Feb. 17, at the 2024 Winter Gardening Fair, hosted by the Linn County Extension Master Gardeners at the Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center in […]
Linn County Master Gardeners spotlight b...
HIAWATHA, Iowa — Master gardeners will present timely information on gardening topics during free talks each Tuesday in February at the Hiawatha Public Library. The talks take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at the library, 150 W. Willman St., Hiawatha. Related: Learn about the 2024 Winter Gardening Fair See more […]