Guest: Carolyn Magnani, Polk County Master Gardener

June 22, 2013

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Garden Tour where to buy tickets:   View Document

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Poison Ivy Control

              Triclopyr only                                       Triclopyr & Glyphosate

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This Week at Reiman Gardens

We have planted a big new display in the Conservatory!

Balloons All Around :: Conservatory (June to Mid-November)

One of the largest hot air balloon festivals in the country occurs every year in Iowa, and balloons are not only used by humans. Visit the Conservatory to learn more about balloons used by insects and other animals and many balloon shaped plants. You can also have a chance to see some air plants (Tillandsia) - these plants gather the moisture they need from the air instead of roots.

Air Plant (Tillandsia) mouinted to a a metal hoop

Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'

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Plant Iowa Natives

Renovation of June Bearing Strawberries

• Reiman Gardens
• ISU Extension, Polk County
• ISU Extension Publications
• ISU Horticulture & Home Pest Newsletter
• ISU Climatology
• ISU Extension Forestry 
• ISU Plant Pathology
• ISU Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic
• ISU Agronomy yesterday's soil temperatures by county

This Week at Reiman Gardens

Roses are just starting to bloom (a little late) and Rose Fest is coming up!  Visit the Gardens for information about roses and lots of pretty blooms!

Rose Fest - Saturday, June 15, 2013

Success with Roses in Iowa presented by Veronica Fowler

Below are a few photos of roses bred by Dr. Griffith Buck at Iowa State University.  They are just about in full bloom and should be by this coming weekend!

Rosa 'Distant Drums'

Rosa 'BUCbi' Carefree Beauty (TM)

Rosa 'Prairie Lass'

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Ornamec label

Controlling Poison Ivy in the Landscape

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Nice Buck Roses (more disease resistant according to Aaron)

Distand Drums

Honeysweet

Folksinger

Hawleye Belle

Hi Neighbor

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ISU Extension Yard & Garden: Fruit Trees

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University of California UCNFA News "Give your potting mix the gentle and clean smell of freshly laundered linens while it repels insect pests"

(Fungus gnats)

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It seems the sun is never around anymore!

17 weeks to first frost in Central Iowa (October 11)

Luffa are not an option at this point.

Early maturing watermelons are stll an option: start'em up. Harvext Watermelon varieties.

The Iowa Gardener Planting Calendar

Food in the Gardens

Monday, June 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 

Quick Meals with Spring & Early Summer Greens – Shelli Pitner

Monday, June 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

A-maize-ing Raw Corn Recipes – Sheree Clark

Monday, July 1 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Tonic Teas – Lynn Parkey

 Herb Walk

Saturday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m.

Students from every level are invited to join Lynn Parkey, CGRM, Herbalist, for a late spring herb walk at the Gardens. You will be able to identify, smell, touch and otherwise experience many of the crush-able herbs growing in the Herb Garden - for use as spices, in drinks, for health and beauty, and in sauces, dips, and dishes!

Its been a great spring for lettuce - the lettuce in the Reiman Gardens Home Production Garden looks great.

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Dwarf Korean Lilac 'Palibin'

The last word on Lilacs, from Madison Gas & Electric, Madison, WI

Bloomerang from Proven Winners

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Weed Control in Iris, University of Georgia

Despite (or because of) the wetness, native plants are thriving.

It's no wonder Bob likes Prairie Phlox/Downy Phlox:

This really Red Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) is strking.                                   My retirement fund? - Eileen

 Pasque flowers produce "mophead" seedheads:

Also look for Cream Wild Indigo, Golden Alexanders, and Winecups.

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Polinator Ponderings at the Enabling Garden

Guests: Holly & Joel Gettys

Rain Barrels Iowa

Holly and Joel Gettys

4240 Clinton Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa 50310

rainbarrelsiowa@gmail.com

515-276-6267

Store hours March through September:

Thursdays & Fridays 11-6, plus Saturdays 10-4, and by appointment

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Natural Living Expo is May 18 & 19, 2013

Iowa State Fairgrounds  - 4-H Building

More information here

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Ovid Avenue Garden Faire

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Grow a Nuttery!

The Nuttery at Sissinghurst Castle
The Nuttery - A Woodlands Trust

Don't Plant These Trees in Your Urban Yard

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This Week at Reiman Gardens

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Skip mowing your lawn on a holiday weekend, and enjoy landscapes, blooms of flowers, and freshly cut grass at Reiman Gardens instead. The Gardens is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27. This weekend marks the start of the Gardens’ extended summer hours.

Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to visit during our 2013 theme, More than Meets the Iowa. Tour the Gardens and enjoy “Iowa Naturally” garden inspired sculpture created by Iowa artists. Thirteen sculptures are nestled in the landscape creating beautiful displays sure to inspire.

While visiting the Gardens, don’t miss the Butterfly Wing full of hundreds of exotic butterflies in flight and the Gift Shop featuring items perfect for the gardening enthusiast.

In honor of their service, on Monday, May 27, all active duty military personnel and veterans are admitted free. Reiman Gardens thanks you for your sacrifice.

General admission to the Gardens is $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, $4.00 for youth ages 4-17, and free for age 3 and under. Admission is always free for Reiman Gardens’ members and Iowa State University students with valid ISU card.

Reiman Gardens’ extended summer hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the outdoor gardens, the Conservatory Complex, and the Gift Shop. The Butterfly Wing hours remain 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit www.reimangardens.com for more information.

Discovery Station on Saturday, May 25
Saturday, May 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

"Watercolor Geodes"

The purpose of Reiman Gardens’ discovery stations is to add a fun, informal activity in the Gardens during the summer that relates to the themed garden areas. The discovery stations are family oriented and designed so both youth and adults can participate in the activities.

Free for members and Iowa State University students. Price of admission for the general public.

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Iowa Praire Network would be an organization to contact regarding supppliers of native plants, and lots of other information.

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Poly Hose for Irrigation suggested link for information.

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Conservation Districts of Iowa

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Ewing Park Lilac Arboretum

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