Public gardens are a wonderful source of inspiration, relaxation, and beauty for the community. Many provide educational programming year-round to help you learn more about gardening, plants, and the environment.
Visit in the spring for the bright and colorful blooms. Visit in the summer to be inspired and get ideas you can use in your own landscape. A visit in the fall can be a source of learning by taking a tour or class. And they are a wonderful oasis from the winter blues, especially those with a tropical conservatory.
All of these botanical gardens and arboreta contribute to their community and rely heavily on volunteers to keep them growing. Consider volunteering to become even more engaged with a local community and a beautiful landscape.
Below is a listing of public gardens across the state. Visit the one closest to you and check each of them off your list as you travel the state.
Learn more about public gardens from the American Public Garden Association
Contact us if you have an Iowa garden to add to the list.
