Ted Lare Garden Center

06/06/2026

🐝🌸 Pollinator Palooza is TODAY! 🌸🐝

Join us this morning as we celebrate Pollinator Week and the incredible creatures that keep our gardens, landscapes, and food systems thriving.

Stop by to:
🌿 Meet local conservation and pollinator experts
🦋 Learn how to create pollinator-friendly habitats
🌼 Shop pollinator plants
🎤 Attend our FREE Allendan Seed Company presentation at 10:00am

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

FREE event

We can't wait to see you and celebrate our pollinator pals! 🐝💛

06/05/2026

🍎Fruit Trees are 40% OFF and ready to go home with you! 🌳

Now is the perfect time to plant fruit trees! Warm soil and early summer conditions give roots plenty of time to establish before next year.

We still have a great selection available, including:

🍎 Apples
• Jonagold
• McIntosh
• Fuji
• Granny Smith
• Gala

🍐 Pears
• Asian Shinseiki
• Asian Shinko
• Moonglow

Imagine stepping into your backyard and picking fresh fruit right from your own trees!
Stop by and enjoy 40% OFF all remaining fruit trees while supplies last!

06/04/2026

🐝 Just 2 days until Pollinator Palooza at Ted Lare! 🌸

Did you know that pollinators are responsible for helping produce nearly 1 out of every 3 bites of food we eat?! From bees and butterflies to hummingbirds and beetles, these tiny helpers play a HUGE role in our world.

Join us this Saturday for a fun and educational celebration featuring local organizations, native plant experts, interactive displays, and more!

🌿 FREE Event
🐝 Educational Vendor Booths
🌸 Pollinator-Friendly Plant Inspiration
🎤 Special Presentation by Allendan Seed Company at 10am

Let's celebrate the creatures that keep our gardens blooming and our ecosystems thriving!

06/04/2026

🐝 Bee A Winner!

Give your pollinator garden a buzzing start with Monrovia’s Pollinator Plant Giveaway.
Enter for a chance to win one of 10 FREE 1-gallon pollinator-friendly plants from Monrovia and help support the bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators that keep our gardens thriving!

To enter, visit monrovia.me/bee. Be sure to select Ted Lare Garden Center in the list of participating locations. The entry period ends June 14.

06/04/2026

🌸 We get asked about this plant almost every day right now!

It's Beardtongue (Penstemon)—a hardy perennial that thrives in Central Iowa gardens and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators with its colorful blooms.

You'll find it blooming throughout the display gardens at Ted Lare right now—and if you'd like to add some to your own landscape, we currently have Dakota Burgundy Penstemon in stock!

Stop by and take one home today. 🌿

06/03/2026

🌙 Today's One Day Deal: $12 August Moon Hosta! 🌙

Brighten up your shade garden with this classic favorite!

✨ Golden-yellow foliage adds color all season
✨ Lavender flowers appear in summer
✨ Grows up to 4-5' wide at maturity
✨ Tough, hardy, and perfect for Iowa gardens

Stop in today and grab yours while supplies last! 🌿

06/01/2026

When Matt and his wife visited the Garden Center on Sunday, we had no idea how moved and honored we would feel by the end of the conversation.

They introduced us to the Iowa League of Heroes, an incredible local organization we had never heard of before. Their volunteers donate their time, talents, and resources to bring joy, encouragement, and hope to children facing serious medical battles.

Without a second thought, we were honored to contribute by donating a beautiful honeycomb display stand to house the Honor Bell and Gold Series commemorative coin, along with a butterfly lamp. It’s a small gesture compared to the impact this organization has on the lives of so many families.

Thank you, Matt and the Iowa League of Heroes, for allowing us to play a small part in such a meaningful mission. ❤️

06/01/2026

🧡Pollinator Month Deal Alert! 🦋

We're kicking off Pollinator Month with $14 Orange Butterfly Milkweed!

Why should this native perennial be in your garden?

🦋 It's a host plant for Monarch butterflies—their caterpillars rely on milkweed to survive.
🧡 Vibrant orange blooms provide nectar for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
☀️ Loves full sun and thrives in Iowa's summer heat.
💧 Drought tolerant once established.
🌱 A native plant that returns year after year.

Not only is Butterfly Milkweed beautiful, but it's one of the best plants you can add to support local pollinators and help Monarch populations.

Stop in and grab yours while supplies last! 🌼🐝

Garden Center 10 minutes south of Des Moines in Cu***ng, IA on 88 acres of land. bit.ly/m/tedsgardens

06/01/2026

🦋🐝 Happy Pollinator Month! 🐝🦋

Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds play a vital role in our ecosystem by helping plants produce fruits, vegetables, seeds, and flowers. Supporting pollinators helps create healthier gardens, stronger wildlife habitats, and a more beautiful world around us! 🌼

Join us this Saturday from 9am-Noon for our annual Pollinator Palooza! 🌻

We'll have 5+ local organizations and initiatives on-site sharing how pollinators impact our environment and what you can do to help support them right in your own backyard.

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🦋💚
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05/27/2026

Come see the BEST Selection of Japanese Maples 🍁

If you’ve been dreaming about adding a Japanese Maple to your landscape, our selection this season is truly incredible — from graceful weeping forms to striking upright varieties, brilliant reds to vibrant greens, and everything in between. ✨

Whether you’re looking for:
🍁 A statement tree for your front entry
🍁 A compact specimen for a patio or courtyard
🍁 Dramatic color and texture in your landscape
🍁 A peaceful, zen-inspired garden feel

…we have a Japanese Maple for you.

We carefully select varieties that perform beautifully in Iowa landscapes, offering unique color, texture, and architectural beauty through the seasons. Many varieties thrive best with protection from harsh afternoon sun and winter winds, making them ideal for partially shaded areas or sheltered landscape spaces in Iowa.

✨ Why gardeners love Japanese Maples:
• Stunning foliage from spring through fall
• Gorgeous texture and graceful branching
• Perfect focal points in the landscape
• Excellent for layering with shrubs and perennials
• Many varieties stay compact for smaller spaces
• Incredible fall color 🍂

From rare collector varieties to timeless favorites, our quality and selection are unmatched in Central Iowa — and seeing them in person is an experience all on its own.

Come stroll the garden center, explore the varieties, and let us help you find the perfect Japanese Maple for your landscape. 🌿