Dallas County, IA Master Gardeners

06/05/2026

Dallas County Pocket Prairie Program Applications are officially open!
You can learn more about the Dallas County Pocket Prairie program on our website Horticulture page: extension.iastate.edu/dallas/hort
Apply here:
www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas/pocket_prairies_app
Thank you to for your partnership and to our for making this project a reality!
Bringing native plants into the home landscape is not only easy and beautiful, it is essential for area wildlife, and especially vital to increasing our native pollinator population. Native plants help with soil health, erosion control, and water conservation and more. The Pocket Prairie Program aims to introduce native planting in urban areas while educating on the importance (and ease) of growing native plants. Recipients of the 3 year program will receive education, mentoring, materials and more, to ensure your pocket prairies get a good start and thrive for years to come.
Local grant funding has made this program possible and greatly reduces the total costs for participants to $150. Applications will be accepted through July 1st and awarded participants will be notified mid July.

06/02/2026

Meet us at the Market!! will be on hand Tuesdays in Adel and Wednesdays in Waukee! Stop by and say hi!

It’s our favorite season, Farmer’s Market season!
Tuesdays in Adel
Wednesdays in Waukee
Thursdays in Perry
This season our will be on hand with nutrition information and tips for healthy eating. Our will also be in Adel and Waukee to answer your home gardening questions. You can pick up some free seeds when you’re there!

06/01/2026

Registration is open for the Master Conservationist Program!
Join this 7-week program on the history and current opportunities for conservation in Iowa highlighting Iowa’s landforms, forest, prairies, wetlands and rivers in our area. The program pairs in-person and online curriculum.
Classes take place on Thursdays beginning July 16th and start promptly at 6PM.
The $95 registration fee includes all program materials, and proceeds will help offset program expenses. Space is limited, and registration will remain open until July 3 or until the class reaches capacity.

Register on our new Horticulture webpage:
www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas/hort

05/30/2026

We are excited to announce that applications for the Pocket Prairie Program will officially open on Monday, June 1st!
You can learn more about the Dallas County Pocket Prairie program on our website, link in bio! 
Thank you to Dallas County Conservation Board for your partnership and to our for making this project a reality!
Bringing native plants into the home landscape is not only easy and beautiful, it is essential for area wildlife, and especially vital to increasing our native pollinator population. Native plants help with soil health, erosion control, and water conservation. The Pocket Prairie Program aims to introduce native planting in urban areas while educating on the importance (and ease) of growing native plants. Recipients of the 3 year program will receive education, mentoring, materials and more, to ensure your pocket prairies get a good start and thrive for years to come. Full information will be released on Monday, June 1st! Stay tuned!

05/28/2026

Did you know you can find FREE SEEDS for your gardening needs at our many local Seed Libraries throughout Dallas County?
have been busy stocking up, check out one of these seed libraries today!
Adel Public Library 303 South 10th St, Adel
Dallas Center Library 1308 Walnut Street Dallas Center
Dallas County Extension Office 28059 Fairground Rd, Adel
(hutch weather permitting, or check inside in winter)
Dexter Public Library 724 Marshall St, Dexter, IA 50070
Fruitful Vine Garden Westview Church, 1155 SE Boone Dr, Waukee
(hutch near gardens entrance during summer)
Granger Public Library 2200 Walnut St, Granger (inside the community center)
Grimes Public Library 200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd, Grimes
Minburn Public Library 618 5th St, Minburn
Perry Public Library 1101 Willis Ave, Perry (please ask reception)
Redfield Public Library 1112 Thomas St, Redfield
Stuart Public Library 111 Front St, Stuart, IA 50250
Waukee Family YMCA (small hutch inside) 210 N Warrior Ln, Waukee
Woodward Public Library 118 S Main St, Woodward
Van Meter Public Library 505 Grant St, Van Meter
THANK YOU to our local partners for housing the seed libraries in our community!
Learn more about the seed libraries on our new Horticulture webpage, link in bio!