(Atlantic) “Growing in Nature” is the theme of The Cass County Master Gardeners Spring seminar. Event coordinators state this year’s theme welcomes anyone interested in learning more about local garden topics.
Kate Olson, Iowa State University Extension Cass County Program Coordinator, says the 2026 Spring Garden Seminar will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Cass County Community Center.
Olson says the morning will feature three presentations on timely garden topics. David McKinney with the Iowa Arboretum will open the program at 9 a.m. with a session titled “Gardening in a Changing World.”
Dr. Cindy Haynes of Iowa State University will follow with “Creating a Cut Flower Garden.”
McKinney will return for the final presentation, “Non-Native Plant Heroes.
The program will wrap up shortly after noon with a brief closing and giveaways. Participants can also create a custom “pollinator puddler” at a make-and-take station to use in their own gardens.
Registration is $30 per person through March 21 and includes refreshments and materials. After that, the fee is $35 per attendee for regular and walk-in registration. Sign up online at https://go.iastate.edu/CZTFIK and pay by credit card or check. Paper forms are available at the Cass County Extension office or online. Registrations are nonrefundable but may be transferred with advance notice.
A full schedule and registration details are available at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass or at the Cass County Extension office. Previous attendees with a current email on file will receive a registration link. For more information, contact Kate Olson at 712-243-1132 or keolson@iastate.edu.
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The entire interview with Kate Olson is posted below:
