Healing in the Garden: An Evening with the Authors

Name: Healing in the Garden: An Evening with the Authors
Start: 2026-05-07T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-07T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Iowa City Public Library

Schedule

Thu May 07 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Iowa City Public Library | Iowa City, IA

Ready for spring planting? Join EarthMind staff members Jen Kardos and Fred Meyer, co-authors of "Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens" (https://www.earthmindpractice.org/ecogardensbook), for an inspiring and practical conversation about creating a self-care garden—one designed to care for people and itself.
Through readings and discussion from the book, Jen and Fred will explore how thoughtful garden design can support calm, beauty, health, and connection to the natural world. Jen, a therapist and health coach, will share the science behind gardening and well-being. Fred, a permaculture designer and wilderness guide, will offer simple, eco-friendly ideas for creating a garden that is both restorative and easier to maintain.
You’ll leave with fresh inspiration for the season, practical design ideas, and new ways to think about your garden. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.
Prairie Lights Bookstore will be there selling the book and other gardening books.
After the presentation, you are invited to take part in a seed swap. Bring extra seed packets to share or to donate to the library’s seed library.
The class is free and open to everyone. There is no need to register.
QUESTIONS
Call 319-325-6810 to reach the educators.
EDUCATORS
Fred Meyer offers years of experience as a certified permaculture designer, master gardener, and wilderness guide with extensive experience across hundreds of landscapes, including urban residences, educational institutions, mental health care centers, spiritual organizations, farmsteads, and businesses.
Jen Kardos gently helps people find their center outdoors—even when life feels busy or overwhelming. A licensed therapist, functional medicine health coach, horticultural therapy practitioner, and mom of three, Jen understands the need for simple, affordable ways to feel grounded, grow fresh food, and find calm.
LOCATION
Iowa City Public Library (123 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA)
Meeting Room A
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.
* Iowa City Public Library
* Hills Bank
* Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
* Master Gardeners of Johnson County
* New Pioneer Food Co-op