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Linda Schreiber
Orchids are a Scream 2024!
A Halloween-themed Eastern Iowa Orchid Show and Sale 2024 will be held Oct. 19-20, at the Elks Lodge Hall, 801 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The free show is open to the public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our 11th show is one week earlier than last year.
2025 Open Gardens Weekend: Diverse Gardens Await!
Here’s another property you've got to check out on Open Gardens Weekend 2024. Pick up a map from one of our sponsors, the City of Coralville; Fiddlehead Gardens; Forever Green, Inc.; Hills Bank and Trust; HyVee; Iowa City Landscaping; Lenoch & Cilek Ace Hardware; Rindy, Inc.; and Sanders Creek Co., and make your plan to tour the gardens.
Discover Diverse Gardens on Open Gardens Weekend 2024
Here’s another property you've got to check out on Open Gardens Weekend 2024. Pick up a map from one of our sponsors, the City of Coralville; Fiddlehead Gardens; Forever Green, Inc.; Hills Bank and Trust; HyVee; Iowa City Landscaping; Lenoch & Cilek Ace Hardware; Rindy, Inc.; and Sanders Creek Co., and make your plan to tour the gardens.
Gorgeous Gardens Await at Open Gardens Weekend 2024
Project GREEN's Open Gardens Weekend 2024 is this weekend. Pick up a map from one of our sponsors, the City of Coralville; Fiddlehead Gardens; Forever Green, Inc.; Hills Bank and Trust; HyVee; Iowa City Landscaping; Lenoch & Cilek Ace Hardware; Rindy, Inc.; and Sanders Creek Co., and make your plan to tour the gardens.
Join the 4th Annual BioBlitz: Explore Iowa's Biodiversity
The 4th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory will be held on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. The free activity brings together local scientists and conservationists with community members to explore and document the biodiversity of Iowa. All ages are encouraged to participate in this engaging and educational experience. No experience is required. Families are welcome. It will occur rain or shine.
Plum Grove Gardens host ‘Taste of the Heritage Garden’ on July 10
Plum Grove Gardens host ‘Taste of the Heritage Garden’ on July 10. Johnson County Master Gardeners will celebrate the Taste of the Heritage Garden on Wednesday, July 10. The public is invited to attend this annual celebration that honors and connects Iowa’s citizens with the state’s history, agriculture and food.
Free screening of documentary 'Common Ground'
Johnson County nonprofit organizations have come together again to share their concern for the environment. They are offering the public an opportunity to view the documentary film Common Ground at the Iowa City Public Library on Tuesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. There is no charge to view the documentary.
JCMG 15th annual Plant Sale & Flea Market 2024
Gardening enthusiasts call your friends to let them know the Johnson County Master Gardeners (JCMG) will host its 15th annual Plant Sale & Flea Market on Saturday, May 11, from9 a.m. to noon, at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Buildings B & C.
Pick-Up 2 Clean-Up unites organizations to collect litter in downtown Iowa City
The public is invited to help local groups combat litter and enhance the cleanliness in the downtown Iowa City neighborhood on Sunday, April 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteer assistance from the public is welcome for any amount of time. Volunteers will meet at the Chauncey Swan Park at the corner of Gilbert and Washington Streets. MidAmerican Energy is providing trash bags and gloves. Partners participating in clean-up efforts include the City of Iowa City, Iowa City Downtown District, the Iowa City Litter Crew, Johnson County Master Gardeners, MidAmerican Energy, and Project GREEN. Should the inclement weather become an issue, the activity will be rescheduled to later in the month. Watch social media for updates.
TreeKeeper to offer free training
Are you interested in learning more about how to properly care for trees and how trees add value to the environment? Trees Forever has a deal for you. The nonprofit organization is offering a free series of six tree education classes to learn about trees and how to care for them. Topics that will be covered include tree biology, proper planting, tree identification, care and maintenance, pests and diseases, and proper pruning techniques.
Local arborist addresses ‘Trees: An Environmental Investment’
Project GREEN Second Sunday Garden Forum - March 10. Trees are a true asset and one of the best investments a homeowner can make to increase the value of their property. Planting trees should be a priority to help offset climate change and benefit the environment.
Johnson County Market
The Johnson County Market is held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, conveniently located at 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd, Iowa City, just two miles south of the Iowa City Airport. This bustling market runs from January to April. Visitors are welcomed on Sundays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Mark your calendars for the upcoming market dates, where you can experience the vibrant atmosphere of Jan. 7 and 21; Feb. 4 and 18; March 3 and 17; and April 7 and 21.
Cold doesn't stop the Garden Forum Midwest Garden Gal Kicks Off Garden Forums 2024
Make your plan to attend in person or view online at https://www.youtube.com/@thelibrarychannel. Lisa Hinzman Howard, or as she’s known in the gardening world the Midwest Garden Gal, will kick off Project GREEN and the Iowa City Public Library’s Second Sunday Garden Forums 2024 on Jan. 14.
‘Orchids Are a Scream 2023’ 10th-anniversary show and sale
The Eastern Iowa Orchid Society recognizes a connection between its namesake flower and the annual Halloween holiday. This relationship may be behind the date the society has selected for its 10th-anniversary show and sale, Orchids Are a Scream 2023.
'Kiss the Ground' free film showing
IOWA CITY – Several Johnson County nonprofit organizations united to share a concern for the environment by bringing a documentary film to town. Kiss the Ground will be shown to the public at the Iowa City Public Library on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. at no charge.
Tomato Taste features heritage tomatoes
The public is invited to sample tomatoes on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Plum Grove and vote for their favorite in four categories. Tomato jam will also be available to taste. The annual Tomato Taste activity, hosted by the Master Gardeners of Johnson County, is a tribute to heritage tomatoes and Iowa’s long history with food.
Linda Schreiber
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A native Iowan who previously worked as an administrator, journalist and editor. She is the author of “Before 52340: A Place in Time.” Now retired, Linda spends her time writing, gardening and volunteering to assist nonprofit organizations.
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