Polk County Master Gardeners and isu Extension and outreach in polk county Presents
EVENT DETAILS- OPEN TO THE PUBLICIn Partnership with Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309 March 7, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
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This year DIG is held as part of the Des Moines Botanical Garden's Learn on Saturday series . This winter learning series will present eight experts over eight Saturday mornings leading up to the DIG symposium. This series is designed to help grow gardening skills, teach sustainable gardening techniques, introduce more eco-friendly practices, and help gardeners adapt to changing Iowa conditions. The series is offered as stand alone sessions, however a discount are available for purchasing a Learn on Saturdays season pass.
 Get Gardening. Gain insight through research based information presented by a variety of experts from ISU staff to industry leaders. You will have the chance to choose from 9 popular workshop topics. This event is open to the public. |
Be Inspired! Enjoy plenty of time to browse the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and more! Visit with Polk County Master Gardeners, take home seeds and more to start the season and get your green thumb inspiration. |
Dig In. Exceptional keynote speaker, Aaron Harpold of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, will begin the day with insight on the power of gardening in and with community. A great start to a day of all things gardening. |
Connect! Meet gardeners and horticulture experts. Learn and share tips with one another and network with like minded individuals. Fun and inspired learning offers growth for gardeners of all levels and expertise. . |
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Polk COunty Master Gardeners Thank
our 2026 Sponsor:
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Sponsorship Opportunities: Polk County Master Gardeners is a volunteer service program of ISU Extension and Outreach. The 350 plus Master Gardeners in Polk County provide an average of 13,000 volunteer hours a year. Our projects provide free gardening education, youth engagement, and restful demonstration gardens. Among our service projects is growing and donating produce to area food pantries--during 2025, our projects donated over 5,000 pounds of fresh food! Master Gardener projects rely on funding support from our communities. Your sponsorship will allow us to provide a blue-ribbon educational event, and it may also help us to continue our other outreach programs during 2026. And, the Dig into Gardening Symposium is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business or organization to this garden-focused audience! Learn More About Sponsor Opportunities |