With snowfall still fresh on Iowans’ minds, it’s hard to believe that gardening season is finally here. Local plant sales offer a great way to jump-start your efforts, with plants grown by master gardeners and others with gardening expertise for Iowa’s conditions. One major change for plant sale enthusiasts: given the unpredictable weather in May, […]
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Master gardeners to share advice during ...
This month is off to a cold start in Iowa, but gardening season is not far away. The Linn County Master Gardeners and other experienced gardeners will share their expertise during talks at area libraries in April 2018, which are free and open to the public. See the list of talks here: Linn County Master […]
Photos: Linn County Master Gardeners 201...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Hundreds of gardeners were treated to a taste of spring Saturday, March 3, during the 2018 Winter Gardening Fair. Hosted by the Linn County ISU Extension Master Gardeners, the annual event was held at Kirkwood Community College, with more than 40 sessions, plus a keynote speech. Related: 2017 Winter Gardening Fair photos […]
Registration opens for 2018 Winter Garde...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The 2018 Winter Gardening Fair, sponsored by the Linn County Master Gardeners, is scheduled for Saturday, March 3, at Kirkwood Community College. Attendees can choose from nearly 50 workshops and classes in four sessions, along with a keynote speech. Master gardeners and other experts will share their knowledge about ornamental grasses, native […]
View spectacular gardens during tours in...
Garden walks coming up in Eastern Iowa will showcase some of the most spectacular gardens in the area, both big and small. The 2017 Project GREEN Garden Tour will be Sunday, June 25, 2017, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lucas Farms Neighborhood of Iowa City, while the 2017 Linn […]
Dividing hosta: tips for our most popula...
By Cindy Hadish/for the Radish Magazine Hosta plants are perfectly suited for Midwestern shade gardens, but need to be divided every few years; an endeavor that may seem like a Herculean task. Master gardeners from Iowa State University Scott County Extension are here to help. A team of master gardeners will be on hand at […]
Spring plant sales offer taste of Iowa s...
It’s the time of year Iowa gardeners eagerly anticipate. Spring plant sales provide a taste of what’s to come and a promise of the potential offered in the coming growing season. Following are upcoming plant sales in Eastern Iowa. Leave a message if your group has a plant sale to add to the list. Edible […]
Gardening series highlights history, out...
The Linn County Master Gardeners Creative Gardening Series features three outstanding speakers who will whet your appetite for the coming gardening season. All sessions are free and will be held in Whipple Auditorium at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave. SE, from 6-8 p.m. Related: List of gardening classes in Linn County Read […]
Photo Gallery: Winter Gardening Fair 201...
Iowans had a taste of spring earlier this week, but gardeners had a full dose today during the Winter Gardening Fair at Kirkwood Community College. The annual event, held this year on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, attracts hundreds of gardeners who attend workshops and presentations on a wide variety of topics, from using herbs to […]
Master Gardeners announce spring library...
Linn County Master Gardeners have a full slate of sessions coming up during their Spring Library Talks. The sessions are free and take place at the libraries noted in each town. The number at the beginning of each description denotes the date. The Master Gardeners also will present nine different gardening topics in Cedar Rapids […]