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. […]
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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 […]
Small deck gardening among sessions at 2...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As Deb Walser drives through Cedar Rapids, she is struck by the multitude of new apartment buildings springing up, each adorned with small outdoor balconies or decks. Some balconies are diminutive, scarcely a foot wide and spanning the length of a sliding door. Other buildings boast more expansive decks, reaching dimensions […]
Master gardener program digs into prairi...
The Johnson County Master Gardeners Continuing Education 2023 program is set for Sunday, March 5, 2023. The free program is open to the public, but registration is required by Sunday, Feb. 26, and seating is limited. Three presenters will cover prairies, gardening and trees. Read on for more from the Johnson County Master Gardeners: IOWA […]
Photos: A sold-out Winter Gardening Fair...
HIAWATHA, Iowa — Hundreds of gardeners gathered Saturday, Feb. 18, for the 2023 Linn County Master Gardener’s Winter Gardening Fair. This year’s event at the Kirkwood Regional Center in Hiawatha, featuring headliners such as Iowa PBS gardening show host Aaron Steil, completely sold out. See photos from the 2022 Winter Gardening Fair Iowa gardening experts […]
Speakers, new seed swap announced for Wi...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Headliners, including Iowa PBS gardening show host Aaron Steil, have been announced for the 2023 Linn County Master Gardener’s Winter Gardening Fair, along with a new feature. Registration is now open for the 18th annual event, set for 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Kirkwood Regional […]
Flower fundraiser supports Master Garden...
IOWA CITY — After a successful flower sale last year, the Johnson County Master Gardeners will offer another Flower Fundraiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. The group will offer cut flowers for sale to the public in a drive-through format at the fairgrounds, 3109 Old Hwy 218 […]
Master Gardener 2022 Garden Walk will sh...
Linn County Master Gardeners will highlight four educational gardens during the 2022 Garden Walk in Marion, Iowa. The tour, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16, is $10 per person, with anyone 17 and under admitted free. The annual event supports the Iowa State University Linn County Extension Master Gardener educational and outreach […]
Photos: Winter Gardening Fair 2022
Hundreds of gardening enthusiasts gathered to dream of warmer days ahead as the Winter Gardening Fair resumed its popular in-person event after going virtual in 2021, due to the pandemic. The 2022 gardening fair was held Feb. 19 at the Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center in Hiawatha. See photos from the 2020 Winter Gardening Fair. […]