Location: Polk County Extension Office, Altoona, Iowa
Soup Dinner: 5:30-6:30PM
Program: 6:30-8:30PM
Learn more here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/polk/page/polk-county-master-gardeners
Join us for the 9th Annual Feed Greater Des Moines Conference. Come learn from top hunger fighting and local food organizations in Greater Des Moines about how they are combining efforts to make a difference. Choose 2 workshops to attend, and learn how you can volunteer, donate, and advocate for positive change.
Learn more here: https://www.eatgreaterdesmoines.org/event/9th-annual-feed-greater-des-moines-event/
Cost: $15-$30
Location: Johnston
Learn more here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/polk/content/master-gardener-plant-sale-0
Visit 6 beautiful home gardens of Polk County Master Gardeners plus the PCMG’s Enabling Garden. This is a family friendly event with garden themed activities and demonstrations for both children and adults! Tickets are $10.00 for adults & youth 13+. Children 12 and under are FREE with a paid adult!
Link to learn more: https://www.pcmggardentour.com/
Garden themed art for sale from local artists as well as make and take projects for adults, free children activities, and food for purchase. Visitors are also invited to tour the Demonstration Garden and talk with the Master Gardener volunteers. The event is free and there will be a door prize drawing open to all!
Link to learn more: http://www.demonstrationgardenpcmg.org/event/art-in-the-garden/?instance_id=203
“How Does a Garden Grow,” a series of free evening classes, is offered to the public. The Thursday night lectures begin at 7 pm, and all that is required for anyone attending is a lawn chair. Join us to learn about Water Features and Gardens for Small Spaces with Paul Jahnke.
http://www.demonstrationgardenpcmg.org/
Ever wonder what those pesky weeds in your yard are good for? Join Patrice-Petersen-Keys, Environmental Education Coordinator at Polk County Conservation Come for a walk on the wild edibles side! You will learn to identify the common, edible plants around you and get a few new recipes to try at home! We will prepare and sample a variety of edible plants so bring a sense of adventure.
http://www.enablinggardenpcmg.org/
Join Jenny Quiner, urban farmer in Des Moines and owner of Dog Patch Urban Gardens.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/polk/page/discovery-garden-iowa-state-fair-grounds
“How Does a Garden Grow,” a series of free evening classes, is offered to the public. The Thursday night lectures begin at 7 pm, and all that is required for anyone attending is a lawn chair. Join us to learn about Table Top Creations with Robyn Hofland.
http://www.demonstrationgardenpcmg.org/
The Annual Open House features a variety of garden-related demonstrations, such as how to properly sharpen tools, baking with herbs and ideas for garden art. There are children’s activities, live music, refreshments, and Master Gardeners available to answer your questions.
http://www.demonstrationgardenpcmg.org/
