Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 10am
At Ted Lare Garden Center
At this meeting our guest speaker, Carolyn Lipold, will be discussing creative plant décor. We will also talk about houseplants as a whole and which houseplants are most sought after these days.
We’ll also discuss plant problems that the group is currently experiencing or has encountered previously and what steps should be taken to solve them.
Meeting Location: 2701 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061
Friday, June 16, 2023 | 10am
Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 9am – 12pm
Celebrate Pollinator Week with us! All week we will be sharing fun facts about our pollinator pals plus tips & tricks to improve the pollinator presence in your backyard and we’re wrapping it up with something fun for the kids!
The kids will make their way through a variety of educational and crafty activities while learning about the importance service they provide.
Children should be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. Best for ages 3-12.
Sunday, July 2 – Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The Garden Center will be closed Sunday, July 2-Tuesday, July 4 to observe the Fourth of July holiday.
Normal hours will resume Wednesday, July 5
Saturday, July 15, 2023
10am – 4pm | Des Moines Garden Tour
3pm – 6pm | Reception at Ted Lare
Des Moines Backyard Gardeners group is doing their first ever backyard garden tour! Join your fellow gardeners for a day of learning, inspiration and coming together as a community as you tour private gardens, greenhouses, farms, parks and more!
Ted Lare is hosting a reception from 3-6pm! Meet back here to share what you saw, hear presentations on various gardening subjects and enjoy food from Magoo’s Pizza truck & live music from Sean Sullivan.
Friday, July 21, 2023 | 10am
Join us for a story in the garden!
Every third Friday at 10am we’ll read a garden-related book and then do a fun, hands-on activity together.
Children should be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. Best for ages 3-12.
Saturday, July 29, 2023 | Time TBD
The dinos will be back in the garden Saturday, July 29, 2023
Prepare for a roaringly good time learning about these amazing prehistoric creatures. You can expect crafts, prehistoric plants and other dinosaur expeditions.
Save the date! More detail coming soon.
Saturday, September 16, 2023 | TBD
Additional details coming soon.
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Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 9am – 3pm
Celebrate harvest and start preparing for the holiday season. Join 30+ local artists from across Iowa, plus local food and drink vendors, musicians and face painting!
Artists will have a variety of products available for purchase, including jewelry, seasonal décor, holiday gifts, photography, paintings, textile goods and more!
This family friendly event is FREE to attend!
Saturday, October 21, 2023 | TBD
Ghosts & Goblins in the Garden returns this October!
Stay tuned for more details.
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 9am – 3pm
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Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 9am – 10:30am
Stay tuned for details
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | TBD
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Ted Lare Design Build specializes in Des Moines Landscaping Design and Installation.
We cover a wide range of Central Iowa. We have installed landscapes for many years in all areas of the Des Moines metro, including West Des Moines, Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, Urbandale, Johnston, Ankeny, Altoona, Indianola, and Norwalk.
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