Iowa County Master Gardeners

03/21/2026

03/09/2026

UPCOMING EVENT ALERT! Join us Saturday, March 14, at 10:00 a.m., at the Victor Public Library for a lesson on seed starting. It’s just in time for planning and preparation of your spring gardens.

03/03/2026

*Monday, March 16 - Due to the forecasted weather the Library will be closed & the Lego Challenge is cancelled.

☘️📚Join us for some Spring Break FUN‼️🧱🌷

03/03/2026

Come join is on March 20th to Plant a Seed!

*Monday, March 16 - Due to the forecasted weather the Library will be closed & the Lego Challenge is cancelled.

☘️📚Join us for some Spring Break FUN‼️🧱🌷

03/03/2026

Master Gardeners are helping “Plant a Spring Seed“ at the Amana Library on Friday, March 20th at 10 am.

*Monday, March 16 - Due to the forecasted weather the Library will be closed & the Lego Challenge is cancelled.

☘️📚Join us for some Spring Break FUN‼️🧱🌷

02/27/2026

Planning your spring plantings? Join us at the Victor Library for a Q & A on all your gardening needs!

02/19/2026

Are you planning a cut flower garden this year? We have a list of garden plants that make great cut flowers! They are categorized into perennials, annuals and tender perennials, woody plants, and foliage.

See the full lists here: https://go.iastate.edu/MC8U1Z

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02/19/2026

As we begin growing for you we are in search of old no longer needed window blinds(thin ones) to be recycled and used as plant stakes.
If you have some send us a message here please.

02/08/2026

We are checking our seed lists,are you ?? Your local group will soon be starting seeds to grow plants for our annual sale. This year we will be offering our plants on May 2.
Come shop with us for all Your garden plant needs. We will also have some perennials, and native plants.

01/11/2026

From garden grown to fresh cayenne powder. Are you planning your garden. So simple to add to your spices with no preservatives.

01/08/2026

Don’t miss the Winter Gardening Fair, February 21st at 1770 Boyson Rd, Hiawatha, IA!
Design your perfect day by selecting up to 6 classes from 70+ expert-led sessions taught by Iowa’s top gardening professionals!

FEATURED TALK: MONARCH BUTTERFLY PROJECT
Learn how to create butterfly-friendly habitats in your own yard and help support monarchs and other pollinators.

Register now! https://form.jotform.com/252934707982166

01/07/2026

Want to become an Iowa Master Gardener this spring? Applications are open now through January 30!

What's required to become an Iowa Master Gardener?
- Apply!
- Complete a background check
- Be accepted and pay the Garden Academy fee
- Complete Garden Academy and pass the final test
- Complete a county-specific, in-person volunteer orientation
- Complete a 40-hour volunteer internship

We are seeking dedicated, passionate volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities and learn more about horticulture. No experience necessary!

See our website for full details: https://go.iastate.edu/DXGJFN
Have questions? Reach out to your county Master Gardener Coordinator. Contact information is available on our website.

For those interested in our non-volunteer track (Iowa Home Gardener), registration will open February 2 on the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Store website. (Don't worry, we'll remind you!)


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