OSKALOOSA — The public is invited to see the gardens the Mahaska County Master Gardeners care for on Tuesday, September 9, beginning at 6:30 pm at the Herb Garden at Nelson Pioneer Farm (2211 Nelson Lane, Oskaloosa).
Other stops are at the Flagpole Garden at the Mahaska County Extension office (212 North I Street, Oskaloosa) at 7 pm and Lacey Garden (near 1718 Pella Avenue – along the bike trail south of the roundabout by Oskaloosa Elementary) at 7:30 pm.
The event is free and open to the whole family and includes a summertime treat at the last stop. Master Gardeners, and their activities will be discussed as well as the garden specifics as they visit the sites. Reservations are suggested to ensure adequate summertime treats. RSVP by Noon Sept 9 to 641-673-5841; or email striegel@iastate.edu.
Inclement weather will postpone the event to Wednesday September 10. If in doubt, please check local media, ISU Extension Outreach – Mahaska County office, website or Facebook page, or Mahaska County Master Gardeners Facebook pages.
