Just in time for planting season, a variety of plant sales are blossoming in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas. Related: Three Frozen Kings planting lore Find a list here, and if you know of others, add it in the comments at the end. Curbside Plant Sale to benefit Backyard Abundance Shop for locally-grown, […]
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Gardeners ready to dig into spring plant...
Gardeners who time it right just might be able to make it to all of these 2022 Eastern Iowa spring plant sales, many of which are happening on the same day. This spring has been exceptionally cool, but planting season will soon be underway, with the sales also timed to hit just before Mother’s Day. […]
Spring plant sales a mix of online and i...
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, many plant sales went online or were suspended for the season. At least one of those returns to an in-person sale in 2021, with the Linn County Master Gardeners annual plant sale set for 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 8, at the American Legion Post 298, 625 […]
Nature Center launches online plant sale...
CEDAR RAPIDS — The Indian Creek Nature Center is modifying two of its popular spring events due to the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning today, Feb. 8, 2021, the Spring Plant & Art Sale has begun, with online pre-sales of native perennials, grasses, shrubs, trees and ground cover. The presale will remain open until noon Feb. 24. […]
Spring plant sales popping up in Eastern...
(UPDATED May 21, 2019, with Native Plant Sale) You know gardening season has arrived when local plant sales begin. Local sales offer a great way to jump-start your gardening efforts, with plants grown by master gardeners and others with expertise for Iowa’s conditions. Vegetable seedlings, fruits, herbs, perennials and more are sold for just a […]
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 […]
Spring plant sales bloom in Eastern Iowa
This spring, it seemed like it might have been safe to plant earlier than usual, and then we get hit with a few nights of frost warnings. So, at least I don’t feel too far behind. If you’re eager to get your hands in the dirt, you’re in luck. Plant sales are kicking off this […]
Plant sales are blooming in Iowa, plus a...
After such a long winter and cold start to the spring, I’ve heard from many gardeners eager to get their hands in the dirt. To kick-start the gardening season, area plant sales are getting under way. I think it’s especially cool to see that Friends of Hickory Hill Park will have milkweed plugs for sale, […]
What Would Mom Do?
Friendly reminder that Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12, 2013. Moms love flowers and you can find plenty of those at plant sales listed on the events calendar and more at area farmers markets, along with healthy food, just like mom taught you to eat! Also, a great place to take mom on Sunday […]
Spring plant sales kick off this weekend...
UPDATE: More plant sales have been added in Oxford and Iowa City. Scroll down to find sales in May 2013. If you’re hoping to add a bit more green – or color – to your landscape, local plant sales are the way to go. Not only are the plants reasonably priced, but because they are […]