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Hey Eastern Iowa! I’m delighted to be returning to Linn County Master Gardeners Winter Gardening Fair in 2026! Save the ...
11/13/2025

Hey Eastern Iowa! I’m delighted to be returning to Linn County Master Gardeners Winter Gardening Fair in 2026! Save the date for registration opening 12/6, to grab the classes you want before they fill! 🌱

The Winter Gardening Fair registration is coming up!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 21, 2026, and get ready for a full day of inspiration and learning! Choose from 6 sessions with 70+ gardening classes led by Iowa experts covering everything from houseplants to landscaping. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just getting started, there’s something for everyone!
Registration opens early December — stay tuned for more details!
https://go.iastate.edu/AQ324G

First frost in the forecast? Here’s your quick garden game plan 🌡️❄️Simple steps to protect your plants and prep your ga...
10/23/2025

First frost in the forecast? Here’s your quick garden game plan 🌡️❄️

Simple steps to protect your plants and prep your garden for winter — so you can relax once the cold hits.

👉 Full guide on the blog: midwestgardengal.com/preparing-for-a-frosty-forecast

Keep your cool-season crops thriving! 🥕❄️Here’s a peek at how easy it is to build a simple hoop house over your raised b...
10/19/2025

Keep your cool-season crops thriving! 🥕❄️
Here’s a peek at how easy it is to build a simple hoop house over your raised bed — the numbered parts make it a cinch once you see how it comes together.

👉 Head to the blog for the full materials list and step-by-step how-to: https://www.midwestgardengal.com/growing-under-the-covers-usda-zones-5-and-6/

🌱 Let’s keep that garden magic growing well into winter!

Poison ivy is back in my garden this week—just when I thought I had it under control. 😩 After years of battling, it stil...
10/03/2025

Poison ivy is back in my garden this week—just when I thought I had it under control. 😩 After years of battling, it still sneaks back in.

🌱 Here’s the thing: you can only treat poisonous plants while they’re actively growing—and the season’s almost over. So if you’ve got it too, get out there soon and deal with it!

👉 On the blog, I share how to deal with poison ivy plus other garden safety tips you don’t want to miss: https://www.midwestgardengal.com/gardening-safety-10-must-knows/

🌞⚖️🌙 Balance today — and then the age-old cycle tips toward the long nights. 🌻
09/25/2025

🌞⚖️🌙 Balance today — and then the age-old cycle tips toward the long nights. 🌻

Today is the day of even daylight/nighttime. We will have more darkness than daylight starting tomorrow.

🧄 Plant now, feast later! Garlic goes in the ground this fall for the most glorious harvest next summer. Ready to grow y...
09/20/2025

🧄 Plant now, feast later! Garlic goes in the ground this fall for the most glorious harvest next summer. Ready to grow your own flavor bomb?

👉 midwestgardengal.com/growing-glorious-garlic

Cedar Rapids Area Support Local Group
09/18/2025

Cedar Rapids Area Support Local Group

Custom yard and garden advice tailored to your wishes and dreams. Let's walk together in your yard and create your ideal space.

🚨 Cedar Rapids area homeowners: September is already FULL, and I’ve only got a couple October consult spots left! 🍁Cool ...
09/17/2025

🚨 Cedar Rapids area homeowners: September is already FULL, and I’ve only got a couple October consult spots left! 🍁

Cool temps + warm soil make this the best time to plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and pollinator favorites. 🌱 Don’t wait — let’s get your yard ready now so you’ll be ahead of the game next spring. Within 30 miles of Cedar Rapids.

👉 Book your fall garden consult before October fills up: https://www.midwestgardengal.com/services/consult/

Custom yard and garden advice tailored to your wishes and dreams. Let's walk together in your yard and create your ideal space.

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