Learn on Saturdays
Schedule
Sat Jan 10 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 | Des Moines, IA
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This winter learning series will present eight experts over eight Saturday mornings leading up to a symposium style day with a Keynote speaker, multiple breakout sessions, and a panel Q&A.Growing the Gardener in You will help you grow your gardening skills, learn sustainable gardening techniques, add more eco-friendly practices, and keep your garden adapting to changing Iowa conditions. Growing as a gardener during the winter will result in amazing home gardens in the summer. Come learn with us! Flora Cafe will be open at 9 am for coffee and pastries for purchase.
SPEAKER LINEUP:
Jan 10 – KEYNOTE: Melinda Myers, Waterwise Gardening
Jan 17 – Joyce Ludlow, From Grass to Garden – A No Till Transformation
Jan 24 – Stephanie Shepard, Bees in the City
Jan 31 – Anthony Neid, A New Look for Lawns
Feb 7 – Katrina Quint, Designing a Wild Garden
Feb 14 – Grade A Gardens, Growing Food Sustainably
Feb 21 – Zach Schumm, Get to Know Your Garden Guests and Pests
Feb 28 – Kari Pohl, Micro Prairies: Small Spaces Big Impact
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Where is it happening?
909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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