Iowa’s roller-coaster weather continues this spring, after record high temperatures in February followed by winterlike winds and frost just this weekend in late April. Read about the Three Frozen Kings frost warning legend Generally, perennials, such as hosta, daylilies and native plants, can tolerate frost, though some annual flowers and vegetables are tender and prefer […]
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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 […]
Spring plant sales blossom in Eastern Io...
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]