Plant labels are one of the first things to look at when considering buying a garden plant, and they can be helpful, but they ...

In just a few weeks, garden centers across Iowa will be buzzing with customers purchasing plants, flowers, seedlings and ...

Iowa garden centers are doing a much better job these days of keeping interesting lettuce seed in stock. Or order online. It's critical to harvest lettuces young, before they bolt — that is ...

Reiman Gardens is having a big year for its 30th anniversary and is also celebrating the 15th birthday of Elwood, the world's ...

With a population of about 65,000, the artsy community offers a wonderful downtown district, a spectacular (and award-winning) garden, and the vibrant campus of Iowa State University. It's also ...

A handful of high schoolers helped install garden beds at the PLANT Community Garden last week, completing a pivotal step as ...

Dome After Dark, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 6-9 p.m. Friday Cost: $9-12 Light up your Friday Nights at Dome After ...

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden announced on Thursday the launch of a capital campaign for a $9 million upgrade. The “Welcome, Gather, Grow” Campaign aims to raise over $9 million by summer ...

Anyssa Ball, Cultivate Hope’s Urban Farm Program Manager says community gardens can be a great way to get your foot in the ...

For more information, visit the official Iowa Legislature website. Despite chilly Midwestern winters, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden remains a year-round top attraction thanks to the site ...

Seed Savers Exchange, one of Iowa’s most venerable and groundbreaking organizations, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025.