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Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University - http://www.reimangardens.iastate.edu/
Located in Ames, this is the largest public garden in Iowa, featuring 11 distinct gardens, a conservatory, and a butterfly house. |
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Des Moines Botanical Center - http://www.desmoinesbotanicalcenter.com/
Educational and recreational attraction. History, event calendar, information about membership and education. |
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The Iowa Arboretum - http://www.iowaarboretum.org/
Garden in Boone County features a library trail with 19 plant collections, a woodland preserve, and various specialty gardens. Information about visiting, events, and membership. |
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Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens - http://www.cedarvalleyarboretum.org/
A collection of individual gardens in Waterloo, including enabling, children's, and community gardens, herb and trial gardens, and an expanse of prairieland. Descriptions and photos, information about events and children's programming. |
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Vander Veer Botanical Park - http://www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/department/division.asp?fDD=21-223
Park in Davenport featuring a conservatory, formal rose gardens and a grand allée, and a children's sculpture garden. Information on flower shows and other events. |