Johnson County Master Gardeners
Johnson County Master Gardeners is a vital partner of the Johnson County Pocket Prairie Program. This program was developed in cooperation with the Johnson County Master Gardeners who also provide technical assistance, mentorship, plot inspections, outreach and education, and important resources to program applicants, including many of those posted on this page.
Resources
Johnson County Master Gardener's extensive list related to the material on this website and beyond.
Pocket Prairie Resource Links
Search your zip code to find tree and plant species that provide insects and wildlife the biggest bang for the buck using this Audubon database.
Audubon native plant database
Upcoming Events
Johnson County Conservation Native Plant Series
Conservation Education Center, Kent Park
- Native Grasses & Sedges + Spring Ephemerals
May 4, 2025 (COMPLETE) - Gardening with Native Plants + Gardening for Pollinators
June 1, 9am - 1 pm
Articles
Vox: Are Bugs Really Disappearing?
This article covers the heartening growing movement of gardening for pollinators in support of our declining insect populations.
Training
Selecting Seeds and Starting Native Plants
Master Gardeners of Iowa Free Online Training