Keep up-to-date on gardening topics. 

Learn more about what is blooming around Iowa, what are some common gardening questions, frequent pests for the week, and timely tasks for the garden and landscape.

Growing transplants at home requires good seed, proper temperature, moisture, light, and care. When things don't go right, follow best practices to avoid poor germination, spindly growth, and other issues.

The Natal lily (Clivia miniata) is an underutilized, easy-to-grow houseplant that brightens indoor spaces with eye-catching flowers when little else is blooming indoors or outdoors. 

It’s time to think about planting gardens, but before that happens, proper care must be taken to ensure the soil is ready for growth.

Selecting quality plant containers allows for long-lasting pots that support healthy plants. Learn the things to look for when selecting a container.

Submissions are being accepted for photos of Iowa Public Gardens to feature in the 2026 Garden Calendar! The deadline for submissions is April 1st. If you have high-quality digital images taken at one (or many) of these gardens, please submit them for consideration.