SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Just in time for spring, it’s the Siouxland Garden Show on April 6 and 7 at the Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront. The Siouxland Garden Show will feature educational sessions, a Winter Farmers Market, garden vendors, wineries, and so much more!
“We look forward to hosting the show in April this year to offer a better variety of plants and flowers to purchase from our nurseries and vendors,” said Molly Hewitt, County Director for Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach – Woodbury County. “We are proud to have twenty-four education sessions offered during the two-day show with topics to match various interests and skill levels.”
Gardeners (or gardening hopefuls!) of any skill level can grow their skills with educational sessions on topics such as gardening basics, culinary skills, insects both good and bad, landscaping, donation gardening, tree planting and more.
“I believe we have a great lineup of presenters,” said Sherry McGill, Regional Director with ISU Extension and Outreach. “There are a variety of speaker sessions and demonstrations to match anyone’s interests and experience level at this event.”
Educational speakers for the 2018 show include first-time guest Dr. Elwynn Taylor, Extension Climatologist with ISU Extension and Outreach, presenting “Weather and My Garden”, syndicated columnist and author Jan Riggenbach with “Versatile Vines” and “New Varieties of Annuals, Vegetables & Perennials”, and Kathleen Delate with the ISU Department of Horticulture presenting on organic gardening. Lisa Orgler with the ISU Department of Horticulture will present “Garden Design: Defining Your Outdoor Spaces” and she will also bring landscaping design students from ISU to give free consultations with Garden Show attendees from 11 am – 1 pm on Saturday.
Get ready for the upcoming gardening season with our selection of over 40 garden vendors. Treat yourself to something delicious at the Winter Farmers Market, and find a great local wine to pair it with at Winery Row! And make sure you bring the whole family – children 12 and under attend for free, and the Children’s Play Area has fun and educational gardening-themed activities to keep the kids entertained!
“The Siouxland Garden Show will help you grow your own gardening skills with expert knowledge, tested techniques and exciting vendor offerings,” said Carol Larvick, Nebraska Extension educator.
The entry fee is $5 per day, and children under 12 are admitted free. For more information, including a full schedule of speakers, please visit www.siouxlandgardenshow.org, or contact ISU Extension and Outreach – Woodbury County at (712) 276-2157.
Sponsoring organizations include Del’s Garden Center, Sugar Plum Oak Amish Handmade Furniture, Southdale Nursery & Garden, City of Sioux City, City of South Sioux City, Sioux City Farmers Market, Up from the Earth, Powell Broadcasting Company, KTIV, Sioux City Journal and Avery Outdoor.
2018 Siouxland Garden Show Educational Sessions
Friday, April 6 – Speaker Room A
10:30 am
Native Plants and Landscapes for Wildlife – Adam Janke, ISU Extension and Outreach
11:45 am
Emerald Ash Borer: Movement, Latest Finds & Treatment Options – Jesse Randall, ISU Extension and Outreach
1:00 pm
Tree Planting, Initial Care, and Introductory Pruning – Jesse Randall, ISU Extension and Outreach
2:15 pm
Food Preservation 101 – Renee Sweers, ISU Extension and Outreach
3:30 pm
Aliens in Your Backyard: How to Identify Invasive Plants – Allison Zach, Nebraska Invasive Species Program
4:45 pm
Alliums – Garlic, Onions, Leeks and More – Dave Mixdorf, South Sioux City Library
6:00 pm
Organic Gardening – Kathleen Delate, ISU Department of Horticulture
Friday, April 6 – Speaker Room B
11:00 am
Burpee Branded Vegetables and Herbs – Todd Brockshus, Del’s Garden Center
12:15 pm
Building Raised Vegetable Gardens – Megan Will, Dallas County Master Gardener
1:30 pm
Backyard Boxes for Wildlife – Adam Janke, ISU Extension and Outreach
2:45 pm
Blooms and Boxes for Buzzers and Butterflies – Kelly Feehan, Nebraska Extension
4:00 pm
Cook, Eat, Live Local: Fruits – Georgia Jones, Nebraska Extension
5:15 pm
Steps to a Better Yard for 2018 & Beyond – Adam Thoms, ISU Extension and Outreach
6:30 pm
Cook, Eat, Live Local: Vegetables – Georgia Jones, Nebraska Extension
Saturday, April 7 – Speaker Room A
10:30 am
Kitchen Knife Skills & Safety: Ask a Professional Chef – Mike Gasaway & Students, Western Iowa Tech Community College
11:45 am
New Varieties of Annuals, Vegetables & Perennials – Jan Riggenbach, Syndicated Columnist and Author
1:00 pm
Donation Gardening: Growing for Good – Christine Hradek, ISU Extension and Outreach
2:15 pm
Versatile Vines – Jan Riggenbach, Syndicated Columnist and Author
3:30 pm
The Green Yard Makeover – Jim Kessler, Iowa Valley Community College – Grinnell
Saturday, April 7 – Speaker Room B
11:00 am
Honey & Native Bees in Prairies & Soybean Fields – Randall Cass, ISU Extension and Outreach
12:15 pm
Weather and My Garden – Elwynn Taylor, ISU Extension and Outreach
1:30 pm
Garden Design: Defining Your Outdoor Spaces – Lisa Orgler, ISU Department of Horticulture
2:45 pm
Container Gardening with Proven Winner Annuals – Todd Brockshus, Del’s Garden Center
4:00 pm
Food and Wine Pairing with CRAVE Chef – Chef Clay, CRAVE
— Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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