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July 10 - Eastern Iowa Pond Society Tour, Cedar Rapids, 11:00-5:00, admission $5.00 per person, 18 yr olds and under free. More information can be found on their website at http://www.eips.org/pondtour.php. There are photographs and a tour poster with more information at their website.
As in the past, ponds on this tour are predominantly owned and maintained by the hobbyist/homeowners who will be on hand to discuss construction, maintenance and mistakes made. Bring your questions and your cameras. This can be the informative event that may inspire you to add a water element in your yard.
Come smell the flowers, hear the waters, see the fish and enjoy a beautiful day touring a large variety of ponds in the Cedar Rapids area. Koi ponds, goldfish ponds, heavily planted ponds, fountains and waterfalls; water elements of all sizes will all be featured.
July 16 and 17 - 10th Annual Central Iowa Tour of Water Gardens, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Saturday showcases 12 gardens in the Ames and Nevada areas. Sunday features 12 gardens in the Des Moines, Johnston, and Ankeny areas.
Admission tickets/maps are $10 for each day. Tickets/maps can be purchased for just one day or both days. As an added attraction, there will be several gardens on Saturday open at night so that you can appreciate the garden's night lighting.
Garden styles will range from the extravagant to the small backyard type. Variety is the name of the game! This is an ideal opportunity to study different landscape ideas and garden designs.
Tickets/Maps Can Be Purchased:
By Mail From: (Please make checks payable to Story County M.G. Assoc.) Kate Mulder, 4705 Dover Dr., Ames, IA 50014
In Person From The Following Businesses: Earl May Nursery and Garden Centers,1601 S. Kellogg, Ames and most Des Moines area stores.
Holub Garden and Greenhouses, 22085 580th Ave., Ames and 6125 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston.
Skycrest Gardens, 243 Dave Circle, Ames (Sat. 9-6, Sun 12-5)
For further information contact either of the following Story County Master Gardeners: Jamie Beyer, 515-433-0194; or Kate Mulder, 515-292-7693.
July 30 - Top of Iowa Water Garden Tour, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
There will be 11 gardens on the tour in the Garner area. There will be 8 gardens in Garner and 3 in the country. A portion of the proceeds will go to Central Gardens in Clear Lake. More information can be obtained in calling Ed Schroeder at 641-923-3512.