Horticulturalists and arborists should make their way to Washington this Saturday for two annual events.
On Saturday, May 9th, beginning at 8 a.m., the Washington Tree Committee will be having its annual free tree giveaway, and the Washington County Master Gardeners will offer their finest specimens at their plant sale.
The tree giveaway is sponsored in part by the Washington Iowa Betterment Foundation. This event will take place on the east side of the square. The goal is to offer homeowners a variety of trees and to increase the diversity of species in Washington. There will be 100 trees available, with a limit of one tree per household. It is recommended that interested individuals get to the park before 8 a.m. in order to receive their tree.
The plant sale will begin at 8 a.m. and lasts until items are sold out at the Palmer Polygonal Barn on the Washington County Fairgrounds. The plants have been donated by area master gardeners. They will also be on hand to answer any gardening questions.
For more information about the plant sale or the Master Gardener program contact Andy Miller at the Washington County Extension office at 319-653-4811.
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