Blooming Prairie Nursery

09/07/2026

95 degree's is not stopping the native plant shopping!
Fall is a great time to plant natives! Come see us!

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Join US! Get Certified!

Join Prairie Rivers of Iowa on Thursday, September 17, at 1:00-3:00pm at Emma Lee McCarthy Park, Ames, as we get certified for biological stream monitoring through the Izaak Walton League of America "Save Our Streams" program.

This free national citizen science program trains volunteers to identify common aquatic organisms and assess stream habitat. This approach generates robust historical data and supports real conservation efforts. Read more about the event at the link in the comments below.

06/26/2026

Happy 29th Anniversary to us! 🎉 To celebrate, we want to share our passion for the incredible systems that support life on Earth.
​We are diving deep into the Soil Food Web—inspired by the brilliant work of the late Dr. Elaine Ingham. We are on a mission to help you learn how to bring your below-ground ecosystem back to life, creating healthier, more resilient soil!
​But the restoration doesn’t stop at the surface. Inspired by the legendary Doug Tallamy, we’re also focusing on the "above-ground" revolution: planting native trees, shrubs, and plants to restore biodiversity and support our local wildlife. 🦋🌳
​When you heal the soil, you heal the ecosystem. Join us on this journey to grow a healthier world, starting in your own backyard!
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🌾 We are absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with Blooming Prairie Nursery, All About Plants: A Garden Learning Series!

Join Bob Wubben, founder of Blooming prairie Nursery, at Hartman Reserve Nature Center on Sunday, June 28th for three drop-in lecture-style presentations. The schedule is as follows:

1:30 - 2:30 PM - Soil Health
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Pollinators & Host Plants
3:30 - 4:30 PM - Trees & Shrubs

This event is FREE to the public, and no pre-registration is required! Attendees may stay for all three lectures, or drop in and out based off interest. We can't wait to see you there!

06/26/2026

Bob Wubben.... Celebrating 29 years

Happy 29th Anniversary to us! 🎉 To celebrate, we want to share our passion for the incredible systems that support life on Earth.
​We are diving deep into the Soil Food Web—inspired by the brilliant work of the late Dr. Elaine Ingham. We are on a mission to help you learn how to bring your below-ground ecosystem back to life, creating healthier, more resilient soil!
​But the restoration doesn’t stop at the surface. Inspired by the legendary Doug Tallamy, we’re also focusing on the "above-ground" revolution: planting native trees, shrubs, and plants to restore biodiversity and support our local wildlife. 🦋🌳
​When you heal the soil, you heal the ecosystem. Join us on this journey to grow a healthier world, starting in your own backyard!

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06/26/2026

Happy 29th Anniversary to us! 🎉 To celebrate, we want to share our passion for the incredible systems that support life on Earth.
​We are diving deep into the Soil Food Web—inspired by the brilliant work of the late Dr. Elaine Ingham. We are on a mission to help you learn how to bring your below-ground ecosystem back to life, creating healthier, more resilient soil!
​But the restoration doesn’t stop at the surface. Inspired by the legendary Doug Tallamy, we’re also focusing on the "above-ground" revolution: planting native trees, shrubs, and plants to restore biodiversity and support our local wildlife. 🦋🌳
​When you heal the soil, you heal the ecosystem. Join us on this journey to grow a healthier world, starting in your own backyard!

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06/20/2026

Celebrating our Founder!

In honor of Father’s Day, Blooming Prairie will be closed tomorrow, June 21st.
​We are taking this time to celebrate our wonderful Father, President, and Founder, Bob Wubben. Thank you, Bob, for your vision and leadership! We look forward to seeing you all again when we reopen.

Wishing all the dads and father figures a wonderful day!

09/06/2024

08/20/2024