Winter Gardening Fair will be hosted in Cedar Rapids by Linn County Master Gardeners on March 3, 2018. Learn more here: extension.iastate.edu/linn/content/winter-gardening-fair
Linn County Master Gardeners will offer three free “Library Talks” in December at the Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd. SW, in Cedar Rapids. Learn more here: http://homegrowniowan.com/free-master-gardener-talks-at-ladd-library-in-december/
Garden Catalogs are full of amazing perennials. Learn how to select the best for your garden. Deb will show some of the newest and coolest perennials available that could be in nurseries near you and talk about her favorite plants that grow in her gardens. Speaker: Deb Walser, Linn County Master Gardener
Linn County Master Gardeners will offer three free “Library Talks” in December at the Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd. SW, in Cedar Rapids. Learn more here: http://homegrowniowan.com/free-master-gardener-talks-at-ladd-library-in-december/
From ajuga to zinnias, perennials to annuals, find out how ground covers can work for you as a lawn alternative. Join Barb and discover the use of living mulch in your landscape. Speaker: Barb Wing, Linn County Master Gardener
Linn County Master Gardeners will offer three free “Library Talks” in December at the Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd. SW, in Cedar Rapids. Learn more here: http://homegrowniowan.com/free-master-gardener-talks-at-ladd-library-in-december/
Learn the basics about designing, constructing and planting this landscaping feature that can capture rain water runoff on your property and do your part to help improve water quality downstream. Speaker: Karla McGrail, Linn County Master Gardener
Cedar Rapids - This presentation will look at individual resources and how they are utilized across the planet. How are these resources discarded or recovered and what are they used for in subsequent live. As we consume more and more, our planet carries the burden but at what point is that burden too much? Learn to conserve more, consume less, and be happier while discovering what our planet provides and how we use it. Our county generates more than 500 tons of waste per day. Let's work together to realize what part we play in the greater picture. Speaker is Jason Evans, Director of Education of the Linn County Solid Waste Agency.
Learn more here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/calendar/ShowEventDetail.asp?programID=276861&sessionID=346410
Cedar Rapids - Plant sale will help benefit the Linn County Master Gardener program. Plants are from the Lowe Greenhouse and donated by the Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners will also be available to answer your gardening questions.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/calendar/ShowEventDetail.asp?programID=280763&sessionID=350819
Explore four diverse Linn County properties in the Cedar Rapids area. You will be inspired by demonstrations of perennials, annuals, container arrangements, raised beds, ornamental grasses, garden art & more. Master Gardeners will be at all of the gardens to answer your horticulture—related questions. Learn more here.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
10AM to 4PM.
Please join the Linn County Master Gardeners as you explore five diverse urban properties in the Cedar Rapids area. Master Gardeners will be at all of the gardens to answer your horticulture-related questions.
Learn more here: /linn/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/linn/MG/2017GardenWalk/2017MapGardenWalk.pdf
Explore five gardens to learn about pollinators, compost, and perennials. $5.00 per person
Learn more here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/linn/page/events?programID=284274
The Linn County Master Gardeners have partnered with Old MacDonald's Farm and would like to invite you to the new Growing Classroom at Old MacDonald's Farm! These hands-on workshops are for all ages. Bring your kids and learn everything you need to know about gardening at home; no matter how little space you may have. Snacks from the garden will also be part of the classes. Children age 2 and under are free. Family $5.
