Mid-Iowa Cactus & Succulent Display + Sale

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Discover a succulent paradise at the Mid-Iowa Cactus and Succulent Society’s (MICSS) annual Display and Sale, hosted by the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Immerse yourself in a stunning display of rare and unusual plants that will leave you awestruck. From charming cacti to enchanting succulents, this event is a must-see for plant enthusiasts. A large number of plants will be on sale with vendors Chaos Cactus from Oklahoma, Bedwell Gardens, and club members. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to explore these captivating treasures and take some home for your own collection. Included with general admission. Desert Scavenger Hunt

Fall Bulb Sale Sept 1-30

Shop this month-long online sale starting Sept 1 and running through Sept 30 featuring unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden. *Subject to availability. Shop will open on Sept 1 CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE STORE SEPT 1-30 ONLY Pickup will be Saturday, October 12 from 9am-4pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location.  There will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout.  

Fall Bulb Sale Sept 8-30

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Shop this month-long online sale running through Sept 30 featuring unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden. *Subject to availability. CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE STORE THRU SEPT 30 Pickup will be Saturday, October 12 from 9am-4pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location.  There will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout.  

Fall Bulb Sale Sept 15-30

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Shop this month-long online sale running through Sept 30 featuring unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden. *Subject to availability. CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE STORE THRU SEPT 30 ONLY Pickup will be Saturday, October 12 from 9am-4pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location.  There will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout.  

Fall Bulb Sale Sept 22-30

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Shop this month-long online sale running through Sept 30 featuring unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden. *Subject to availability. CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE STORE SEPT 22-30 Pickup will be Saturday, October 12 from 9am-4pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location.  There will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout.  

Fall Bulb Sale Extended thru Oct 7

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Get the Fall bulbs you most want now thru Oct 7! Featuring unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden, you can plant now for beautiful blooms come spring. *Subject to availability. CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE STORE Pickup will be Saturday, October 12 from 9am-4pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location.  There will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout.  

Fall Bulb Sale Pick Up Day

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Pick up your unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden TODAY.  All orders must be placed on or before Sept. 30, 2024 in our online store. Pickup will be Saturday, October 12 from 9 am-4 pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location.  There will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout. *Plant quantities are limited and subject to availability from the grower. Any unavailable items will be refunded. In the case that there are backordered bulbs, there will be an additional pickup time scheduled on a later day.

Cauldron Succulent Planter Drop-In

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Embrace the spooky season with the Cauldron Succulent Drop In activity! In this self guided activity, you’ll have the opportunity to plant a vining succulent in a mini cauldron. This activity is perfect for plant lovers and Halloween enthusiasts alike! No registration needed. Ages 10+. $10 per adult participant

Scary Succulents

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Get into the Halloween spirit with us! Craft a boo-tiful and eerie mini garden for your home with gorgeous and spooky succulents! Learn how to safely plant and care for succulents along with all the growing tips and tricks you need. Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register here

Trick or Trees

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Trick-or-treating, interactive activities, and entertainment. Learn about trees and spooky botanicals. Costumes encouraged. Fun, festive, and whimsical—not scary. Great for all ages. Presented by Country Landscapes. Get tickets here!

Iowa Regional Lily Society’s Fall Symposium

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Learn all about lilies at the Iowa Regional Lily Society’s Fall Symposium, hosted by the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. A variety of lily bulbs will be available for purchase and experts will be on hand to answer all your lily questions. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore these beautiful garden staples and take some home for your own garden. Included with general admission. Iowa Regional Lily Society information Fall Symposium Schedule 9:00 am–Bulb Sale opens 9:30 am–Peggy Nerdahl “Jewels of the Garden”    10:15 am–Break: Door prizes 10:30 am–Forrest Peiper “Hybridizing Lilies for Beginners”  11:20 am–Break: Door prizes 11:30 am–Rick Rodich “Lily Seed Starting for the Serious and the Inquisitive”     12:30 pm–Bulb sale, Door prizes and bulb sharing Speaker Bios Peggy Nerdahl started growing lilies in 2008. She has hundreds of lilies in  13 raised beds in Chaska, Minnesota – about 25 martagons, numerous Asiatics, about 10 MN hybrids, oriental trumpets, trumpets, regale, dauricum, davidii, davidii berry red, pumilum, concolor and canadense species. Besides being a big purchaser at the fall and spring NSLS bulb sales, Peggy starts lilies from scales and from bulbils.  Peggy is concentrating hybridizing efforts on trumpets. She has about […]

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