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• Winter Sowing with Kay Oliver

  • When
    28 Jan 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Urbandale Public Library

  
  

  Don’t put your green thumb away this winter. Did you know you can sow seeds in the winter outside in Iowa? Polk County Master Gardener, Kay Oliver, will talk you through a step-by-step plan on how to do Winter Seed Sowing. Kay will cover all things to consider when doing winter sowing such as when to plant, what type of equipment you will need, maintenance needed though the winter months and when to transplant. Discover the benefits of sowing seeds outdoors in the winter!

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• Tivon Feeley: Iowa's Changing Landscape: Inspiring Change

  • When
    30 Jan 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Polk Extension Office - 1625 Adventureland Dr. Suite A
  • Registered
    16 registrants

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  Join Polk County Master Gardener's for an evening of learning and fun!  Master Gardeners and non-Master Gardeners are welcome. Master Gardeners receive 2.5 hours of education for attending. 

  An historical look at Iowa's forest with a discussion on future trends and planting needs.

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• Dr. Thomas Rosburg: Pushing Back on Plant Blindness,

  • When
    18 Feb 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Polk Extension Office 1625 Adventureland Dr. Suite A
  • Registered
    13 registrants

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  This presentation aims to bring more awareness, understanding and gratitude for plants to the audience. The term “plant blindness” has been used for over twenty years to describe the general observation that people tend to underappreciate the flora around them. 

  This event is open to the public.

  Join Polk County Master Gardener's for an evening of learning and fun!  Master Gardeners and non-Master Gardeners are welcome. Master Gardeners receive 2.5 hours of education for attending. 

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• 2025 DIG Into Gardening Symposium

  • When
    1 Mar 2025
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    FFA Enrichment Center - Ankeny Campus

  "Gardening for Change"
  

  The Dig Into Gardening (DIG) Symposium is Polk County’s premiere research-based horticulture and gardening education event! Open to everyone from the home gardener to the horticulture pro, DIG will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions and hands-on workshops.

  Attendees will learn the latest gardening techniques and best practices from a variety of experts including local Master Gardeners, Industry Experts and Iowa State University specialists and educators.

  There will be opportunities to visit with vendors who can share their products and expertise. The home gardener or seasoned professional will walk away informed, inspired, and ready to dig into their gardens this spring season!

  If you are interested in sponsoring, being a vendor, or participating learn more on the DIG Website. The event counts as 5 CEU MGs attending all 5 sessions.  

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• Aaron Steil: Waterwise Gardening & Alternative Lawns

  • When
    25 Mar 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Polk Extension Office - 1625 Adventureland Dr. Suite A
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  Join Polk County Master Gardener's for an evening of learning and fun! Aaron Steil, ISU Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, will be presenting on waterwise gardening, also called xeriscaping, and lawn alternatives. Learn how to garden with water conserving plants and practices.

  Master Gardeners and non-Master Gardeners are welcome. Master Gardeners receive 2.5 hours of education for attending. 

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• Spring Kick Off and Awards and Recognition

  • When
    10 Apr 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Polk Extension Office 1625 Adventureland Dr. Suite A
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Keegan Kolbet, agronomist with Allendan Seed Company in Winterset will talk about their operation and how to grow native plants from seed and plugs. This evening will include 2024 Awards and Recognition.
  

  This event is open to the public.

  Join Polk County Master Gardener's for an evening of learning and fun!  Master Gardeners and non-Master Gardeners are welcome. Master Gardeners receive 1 credit CEU for attending. 

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