Events


Central Gardens hosts a variety of events each year. Enjoy an evening of music and entertainment at GardenFest's Garden Gala. Take a peak at spectacular Clear Lake and North Iowa backyards during the annual Tour of Gardens.


The Bulbs to Blossoms perennial plant and bulb sales offer a great way to build your garden. And educational opportunities abound with the Lecture Series' fun, hands-on classes held each season.




Bulb-to-Blossom - Bulb and Perennial Plant Sale


Saturday May 31, 2008
8:00a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Members Only Early Bird Sale
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - Public Bulb and Plant Sale


Choose from a wide variety of North Iowa perennials: iris, lilies, cornflowers, sedum, daisies, hostas, asters, peonies, and more. Many of the specialty plants have been divided from Central Gardens itself! Select hardy bulbs, ranging from ‘old favorites’ to the exotic.


Special Activities:
  • “Ask the Expert” - 5 Master Gardeners will be present to answer your gardening questions!
  • Free Refreshments!
  • Kids’ Activity!

Donated Plant Drop-Off: Thursday, May 29th, 5-7 p.m. or Friday, May 30th, 5-7 p.m. at the Central Gardens Activity Lawn. Please bring plants potted and labeled with plant name, color and sun or shade preference.


Free Membership: Donate six or more quart-sized or larger plants and receive a free membership (first time members only.)


Many thanks to our 2008 Bulb-to-Blossom Sale Sponsors: Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, Hearing Associates, Kramer Ace Hardware, North Iowa Collision Center, Stephen R. Palen, CRPC with Ameriprise Financial, Lyons Toyota Dodge, Marquart Concrete Products, North Iowa Coop, Unique Boutique, Cabin Coffee, Clear Lake Bank & Trust Co, Dave's Deck Care, Daylight Donuts & Bake Shop, Dean M. Molinsky - Why USA, Joel E. Secory Agency - American Family Insurance, Ken & Carol Smith, Red Geranium, Stillman Law Firm, and Wayne Blaisdell - Century 21 Preferred.




8th Annual Home & Garden Tour - "Petals & Patches"


Saturday June 28th, 2008
10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.


Tour charming Clear Lake Homes and Gardens. View a variety of homes and gardens from small homes with gardens tucked behind them, to a large 1918 Victorian Bed & Breakfast with lovely oak woodwork, built-in window seats and bookcases, the original lighting sconces and two sun porches. Homemade floral themed quilts will also be on display at each site.


A wooden totem pole, created by a Native American carver, a brightly colored bird-bath sculpture, and a three-level waterfall trickling into double ponds are just a few of the charming highlights of the tour you won't want to miss.


Tickets: $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door.


Tickets may be purchased in advance at any of these Outlets:
  • In Clear Lake: Central Gardens of North Iowa office, Clear Lake Arts Center, Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, Larson Mercantile, Red Geranium
  • In Mason City: HyVee West


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Our Mission

To create an intergenerational environment for the 21st century that is beautiful, safe and secure, calm and reflective, educational and recreational - a setting that tells the story of our changing seasons, our pride in our past, the uniqueness of our present, and the hope of our future.


5 Commitments

to Excellence
to Beauty
to Education
to Horticultural Knowledge
to Building the Garden


Central Gardens of North Iowa, Inc.

a 501(c)(3) organization

800 Second Avenue North

PO Box 735

Clear Lake, IA 50425


Office: 850 Hwy 18 West

Clear Lake, IA 50428


Phone: 641-357-0700

E-mail: centralgardens@netins.net