Reiman Gardens in Ames Participates in National Public Gardens Day

is one of five in central Iowa that will participate in National Public Gardens Day Friday.

Patrons will be admitted free, receive free seed packets and be able to participate in free educational programs at all participating gardens. The only catch is that people need to download a free voucher from Better Homes & Gardens at BHG.com.

At Reiman Gardens, visitors will be able to view the Lego sculpture exhibit and the garden will offer guided tours on the hour throughout the day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Those who manage to visit all five gardens should have a complete seed collection. Iowa Arboretum in Madrid, Des Moines Botanical Center and Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden in Des Moines, and the Brenton Arboretum in Dallas Center are also participating.

Each garden will offer packets for different salad greens and vegetables allowing people to plant an edible garden.