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Linn County Master Gardeners: Spring Garden Maintenance
<p>Join the Linn County Master Gardeners at Ladd Library to learn about a different gardening topic each week.</p><p>February 2 - Less-Work Plants and Planting Methods - Maeghan MacDougall LCMG - Mulch is your friend and groundcovers are your best friends. Why are they so wonderful? What mulch is best for what situation? How do you apply it correctly and most effectively? What groundcovers grow the fastest in sun or shade and which look the best? What plants, shrubs and trees can you plant and pretty much forget while they go on being gorgeous?</p><p>February 9 - Tree Selection and Maintenance - Mike Anderson LCMG - Discover the key to selecting the best tree for your sight and how to care for it once it’s planted. Topics include: tree selection, planting, staking, mulching, fertilizing, protection from the elements and pruning.</p><p>February 23 - Spring Garden Maintenance - Wil Carew LCMG - Wake your landscape up. It’s spring. Time to get your yard, landscape and gardens ready for another growing season, but how do you start? Join Master Gardener Wil Carew as he covers what to do, when to do it, and why!</p> 2023-01-10 19:30:00 -0600
2/23/236:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Spring Garden Maintenance
<p>Wake your Landscape up: It’s spring! Time to get your yard, landscape and gardens ready for another growing season, but how do I start?” Join Master Gardener Wil Carew as he covers what to do, when to do it, and why!</p> 2023-01-04 19:30:00 -0600
2/23/236:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Linn County Master Gardener Spring Talks
<div data-block-type="text"><p>The Linn County Master Gardeners will be presenting new topics every Tuesday night from 6:30-7:30 in February.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p><strong>February 7th:</strong> <strong>Gardening with Children-</strong>Presented by Linn County Master Gardener: Sam Krumbholz </p><p>Do you want to install your love of gardening in your children or grandchildren? Learn tips, techniques, and resources to enhance your experience with kids. Help them<br>along the path to becoming life-long gardeners</p><p><strong>February 14th: Vegetable Garden Drip Irrigation-</strong>Presented by Linn County Master Gardener: Emmaly Renshaw</p><p>Go on vacation without concern! Join Emmaly to learn about drip irrigation for your home garden. This system is economical, conserves water, limits plant disease<br>and provides a low maintenance option.</p><p><strong>February 21st: Heirloom Veg and Flowers</strong>-Presented by Linn County Master Gardener: Maeghan MacDougall</p><p>What is an heirloom, anyway? Why does it matter? Are they harder to grow? If I wanted to get started with heirlooms, what are some of the best veg to start with?<br>How about flowers? Where can I find seed? How can I save seed from heirloom plants?</p><p><strong>February 28th: Container Gardening in the Cheap-With Out Breaking the Bank!</strong> Presented by Linn County Master Gardener: Linda Hinzman</p><p>Short on cash or just want to be a more frugal gardener? This class will give tips and tricks to economize everything from the container, soil and fertilizer to the spectacular plants you’ll grow.</p></div> 2023-02-14 19:30:00 -0600
2/14/236:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Linn County Master Gardener Spring Talks
<div data-block-type="text"><p>The Linn County Master Gardeners will be presenting new topics every Tuesday night from 6:30-7:30 in February.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p><strong>February 7th:</strong> <strong>Gardening with Children-</strong>Presented by Linn County Master Gardener: Sam Krumbholz </p><p>Do you want to install your love of gardening in your children or grandchildren? Learn tips, techniques, and resources to enhance your experience with kids. Help them<br>along the path to becoming life-long gardeners</p><p><strong>February 14th: Vegetable Garden Drip Irrigation-</strong>Presented by Linn County Master Gardener: Emmaly Renshaw</p><p>Go on vacation without concern! Join Emmaly to learn about drip irrigation for your home garden. This system is economical, conserves water, limits plant disease<br>and provides a low maintenance option.</p><p><strong>February 21st: Heirloom Veg and Flowers</strong>-Presented by Linn County Master Gardener: Maeghan MacDougall</p><p>What is an heirloom, anyway? Why does it matter? Are they harder to grow? If I wanted to get started with heirlooms, what are some of the best veg to start with?<br>How about flowers? Where can I find seed? How can I save seed from heirloom plants?</p><p><strong>February 28th: Container Gardening in the Cheap-With Out Breaking the Bank!</strong> Presented by Linn County Master Gardener: Linda Hinzman</p><p>Short on cash or just want to be a more frugal gardener? This class will give tips and tricks to economize everything from the container, soil and fertilizer to the spectacular plants you’ll grow.</p></div> 2023-02-21 19:30:00 -0600
2/21/236:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Linn County Master Gardener Spring Talks
<div data-block-type="text"><p>The Linn County Master Gardeners will be presenting new topics every Tuesday night from 6:30-7:30 in February.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p><strong>February 7th:</strong> <strong>Gardening with Children-</strong>Presented by Linn County Master Gardener: Sam Krumbholz </p><p>Do you want to install your love of gardening in your children or grandchildren? Learn tips, techniques, and resources to enhance your experience with kids. Help them<br>along the path to becoming life-long gardeners</p><p><strong>February 14th: Vegetable Garden Drip Irrigation-</strong>Presented by Linn County Master Gardener: Emmaly Renshaw</p><p>Go on vacation without concern! Join Emmaly to learn about drip irrigation for your home garden. This system is economical, conserves water, limits plant disease<br>and provides a low maintenance option.</p><p><strong>February 21st: Heirloom Veg and Flowers</strong>-Presented by Linn County Master Gardener: Maeghan MacDougall</p><p>What is an heirloom, anyway? Why does it matter? Are they harder to grow? If I wanted to get started with heirlooms, what are some of the best veg to start with?<br>How about flowers? Where can I find seed? How can I save seed from heirloom plants?</p><p><strong>February 28th: Container Gardening in the Cheap-With Out Breaking the Bank!</strong> Presented by Linn County Master Gardener: Linda Hinzman</p><p>Short on cash or just want to be a more frugal gardener? This class will give tips and tricks to economize everything from the container, soil and fertilizer to the spectacular plants you’ll grow.</p></div> 2023-02-28 19:30:00 -0600
2/28/236:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Linn County Master Gardeners: Tree Selection and Maintenance
<p>Join the Linn County Master Gardeners at Ladd Library to learn about a different gardening topic each week.</p><p>February 2 - Less-Work Plants and Planting Methods - Maeghan MacDougall LCMG - Mulch is your friend and groundcovers are your best friends. Why are they so wonderful? What mulch is best for what situation? How do you apply it correctly and most effectively? What groundcovers grow the fastest in sun or shade and which look the best? What plants, shrubs and trees can you plant and pretty much forget while they go on being gorgeous?</p><p>February 9 - Tree Selection and Maintenance - Mike Anderson LCMG - Discover the key to selecting the best tree for your sight and how to care for it once it’s planted. Topics include: tree selection, planting, staking, mulching, fertilizing, protection from the elements and pruning.</p><p>February 23 - Spring Garden Maintenance - Wil Carew LCMG - Wake your landscape up. It’s spring. Time to get your yard, landscape and gardens ready for another growing season, but how do you start? Join Master Gardener Wil Carew as he covers what to do, when to do it, and why!</p> 2023-01-10 19:30:00 -0600
2/09/236:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Winter Gardening Fair
<p>The Winter Gardening Fair 2023 is on Saturday, February 18 and is a day-long event with over 70 gardening workshops presented by Iowa gardening experts. Fifty sessions will be brand new topics this year! Beginner gardeners and seasoned professionals are welcome, as classes cover many topics at many levels. </p><p>Workshop topics range from Apartment Agriculture, Designing a Natural Garden, Pollinator Magnets, and Vermicomposting: Let the Worms Do the Work. Hands-on classes include how to propagate houseplants, how to make a rustic tower terrace, and making a succulent dish garden.</p><p> There will be numerous gardening vendors and non-profit organizations to visit before, during and after the classes, as well as a seed swap for attendees!</p><p> Tuition covers your choice of five sessions, horticultural-related society displays and vendors, a lunch, and complimentary beverages. Discounted tuition is available for current students. Register at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/linn/winter-gardening-fair today!</p> 2022-12-14 15:45:00 -0600
2/18/238:00 a.m.Kirkwood Regional CenterHiawatha -
The Secret Garden in Concert, February 10–12, 2023 | presented by City Circle at the CCPA
<p>A mysterious Yorkshire estate turns into a place of wonder for a young orphan when she is sent to live with her reclusive uncle. This Tony award-winning musical will captivate you as Mary discovers the magic that awaits her and her new friends in the enchanting Secret Garden. Based on the classic tale by Frances Hodgson Burnett.</p><p>Tickets: CoralvilleArts.org or 319.248.9370</p> 2022-12-22 22:00:00 -0600
2/11/237:30 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
The Secret Garden in Concert, February 10–12, 2023 | presented by City Circle at the CCPA
<p>A mysterious Yorkshire estate turns into a place of wonder for a young orphan when she is sent to live with her reclusive uncle. This Tony award-winning musical will captivate you as Mary discovers the magic that awaits her and her new friends in the enchanting Secret Garden. Based on the classic tale by Frances Hodgson Burnett.</p><p>Tickets: CoralvilleArts.org or 319.248.9370</p><p><br></p> 2022-12-22 22:00:00 -0600
2/10/237:30 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
The Secret Garden in Concert, February 10–12, 2023 | presented by City Circle at the CCPA
<p>A mysterious Yorkshire estate turns into a place of wonder for a young orphan when she is sent to live with her reclusive uncle. This Tony award-winning musical will captivate you as Mary discovers the magic that awaits her and her new friends in the enchanting Secret Garden. Based on the classic tale by Frances Hodgson Burnett.</p><p>Tickets: CoralvilleArts.org or 319.248.9370</p> 2022-12-22 17:00:00 -0600
2/12/232:00 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
Tree Selection and Maintenance!
<p>Discover the key to selecting the best tree for your sight and how to care for it once it’s planted. Linn County Master Gardener Mike Anderson will discuss tree selection, planting, staking, mulching, fertilizing, protection from the elements and pruning.</p> 2023-01-04 19:30:00 -0600
2/09/236:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Nine Square Feet's 2023 Seed Swap and Giveaway
<p>This highly anticipated, multi-location gardening event is FREE, and open to the public from 10:00am-12:00pm. An awesome collection of seed varieties - vegetables and herbs, flowers, and native prairie species. Small space selections. Easy-to-grow varieties. Perennial and pollinator-friendly selections. Nine Square Feet is providing each swap location with a great selection of seed, and they've recruited some knowledgeable local folks to help you find just the right varieties for your garden.<br>Each <strong>adult</strong> attendee can choose up to <strong>5 free</strong> packets of seed and <strong>children</strong> (12 and under) can pick <strong>2 free</strong> packets of their very own. Bring a gardening buddy or the whole family.</p><p>Do you have seed to swap? Swap up to 10 packets of your saved seed 1-for-1.</p><p><strong>Here are the guidelines for seed swappers: </strong></p><ul><li>Swap a maximum of 10 seed packets 1-for-1. </li><li>Seeds must be collected or dated 2019 or later. </li><li>Saved seed should have a germination rate of at least 60%. Here’s an easy tutorial of a germination test <a href="https://www.southernexposure.com/how-to-test-germination/%C2%A0">https://www.southernexposure.com/how-to-test-germination/ </a></li><li>Packaged in paper envelopes or plastic baggie, individually labeled. </li><li>Suggested quantity is 10-20 larger seeds or ¼-½ teaspoon small seeds. </li><li>Labeled with seed type AND variety name. Optional: color, height, growth habits. </li><li>Labeled with year collected.</li><li>Labeled with the swapper’s first name.</li><li>You may also swap opened commercial seed packets dated 2019-2023 with at least half original contents and taped closed. </li></ul><p><br>We love SEEDS! Thanks for participating in the biggest statewide seed swap in Iowa’s history.</p><p>If you have plants that you would like to share, bring those too and we will have a plant exchange. </p> 2023-02-06 12:00:00 -0600
2/25/2310:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha