May 4 Friday  Tip Toe Thru the Tulips 

This one-day adventure takes us to the Meredith Test Gardens with more than 17,000 bulbs.

 We’ve planned a group lunch before we arrive at Loki Garden Center.  They open their five-

acres of charming wooded hills, a rustic log cabin, a variety of display gardens and

established plants that are sure to  inspire.  Sprinkled in the day will be a visit to

two private gardens. Come join the fun.

 

May 18 Friday   Hosta La Vida Loca 

Just like the title says, we are   going a little crazy today!

 The first stop, The Flying Frog Hosta Farm has  over 1,000 different hostas and other perennials. Then lets talk herbs.  The chef at  Vida Loca Winery has offered to give us a class on cooking with herbs and wine! Did you know they have a garlic wine! Crazy! The Garden Barn will be filled with artistic home and garden accents.  I am sure you will find something to add to your collection! 

 

June 1  Friday   Prairie Delight  

The Prairie Peddler in Odebolt is a special kind of place.  Here you will find 75 themed gardens, gifts and hard to find perennials. We have arranged a catered lunch. in route to Thistle Down Nursery, home to unique perennials and annuals.

 

June 23  Saturday   Clear Lake Garden & Home Tour 

We will attend the annual event promoted by the Central Gardens of North Iowa.  Visit the selected homes and gardens. A special catered lunch is arranged

 

 

Bouquet

of 

 

Tours

Our one-day

tours will

take you to 

winerys,     

gardens

shopping

 and as many fun

destinations as

we can find!

 

$89.00 each

 

depart from

 Ames/Des Moines.

 

 

 

 

 

Link to Registration

Form

Sept 14 Friday    Mums the Word 

If you are a Mum lover (who isn’t) then Groth’s Nursery is a place to visit with their display o

f 450 varieties of Mums.  A group lunch is scheduled and then a visit to Madison County

 Desserts and Madison County Mercantile.  We’ve been invited to visit two  private gardens in the area.