2025 GARDENS

     NOTE: YOU MAY VISIT GARDENS IN ANY ORDER.

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1. Christa Claussen 
15441 Stacie Court, Dubuque, IA

THE MULLET GARDEN 
It’s all business up front with a minimalist modern/mid-century aesthetic. The garden has corten steel planters, geometric lines, and repetitive elements. The back and side gardens are a party with a tapestry of colorful shade plants and a long bed of assorted perennials. There are whimsical touches with recycled steel borders, metal cattails and beach rock flowers.  All a work in progress.

                   **NEW THIS YEAR**  FREE GARDEN TOOL SHARPENING 
The Bevel Co. will be on-site and available to sharpen your small, hand-held garden tools while you stroll this garden from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. LIMIT 2 per person

DIRECTIONS - From Hwy 20, take NW Arterial. Turn left on Pennsylvania Ave, right on Seippel Rd, left on Asbury Rd, right on Lore Mound Rd, and left onto Stacie Ct.

2. Shirley & John Zurcher
3384 Arrowwood Lane, Dubuque, IA

BACKYARD GARDEN OASIS 
Enjoy relaxing under the pergola listening to the water as it makes its way down the magnificent three-tiered limestone waterfall. A mixture of annuals and perennials provide an abundance of color along the waterfall and around the pergola. You will also find a Mowing to Monarchs garden welcoming all bees and butterflies to visit.

WORKSHOP:    Grow and Make Fresh Herbal Teas 
Fran Hederman, Herb Society, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

DIRECTIONS - Head east to Lore Mound Rd. Turn left on Lore Mound Rd, right on Derby Grange Rd, right on Hales Mill Rd, left on Derby Grange Rd, right on JFK Rd, left on W. 32nd St, left on Honeysuckle Ln, and left on Arrowwood Ln.

3. Lisa & Gary Wittman
16674 Wittman Hamm Court, Dubuque, IA

PEACEFUL LANDSCAPE AMONGST THE PINES 
This tranquil landscape features two cascading waterfalls, framed by crab apple trees, Mugo Pines, and towering white pines. You will be introduced to magnificent hydrangeas, willows, tiger eyes, and a kaleidoscope of perennials and annuals, all interwoven with the textures of ornamental grasses. Limestone features create the foundation for this impressive landscape.

WORKSHOP:    Dividing Perennials 
Master Gardeners Rhonda Hudgins & Diane Weigman 
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
 
DIRECTIONS - Head east and turn right on Honeysuckle Ln. Turn right on W. 32nd St, right on JFK Rd, and right on Wittman Hamm Ct.

4. Erinn & Brandon Mitchell
1123 Rush Street, Dubuque, IA

EVERGREEN DREAMS 
We started our gardening adventure four springs ago.  One of the things we wanted to do was to create a garden that looks beautiful and lush all year long. To do this we added in evergreens; layering in different heights, textures, and colors to bring added sculpture and variety for us and local wildlife to enjoy. As you walk through the garden, you’ll find pockets of evergreens amongst perennials, annuals and deciduous trees. We also added dwarf varieties like Hinoki Cypress, Fernspray Cypress, Japanese Pagoda, Holly and Lucky Find Arborvitae.

DIRECTIONS - Turn right on Wittman Hamm Ct, right on JFK Rd, left on NW Arterial, right on Central Ave, right on W 10th St, left on Bluff St, right on W 9th St, slight left  
on Hill St, and left on Rush Street

5. Sue Coates
723 Thornwood Drive, Dubuque, IA

COTTAGE GARDEN WITH A SECRET GARDEN 
Walk through many cottage gardens filled with current perennials for sun and shade. Take a stroll down the limestone steps on either side of the gardens. You’ll enjoy a she shed built from old windows filled with houseplants. You will find many whimsical pieces of garden art and one-of-a-kind hand blown glass globes. Sit and enjoy the sounds of the waterfall and bubbling fountains while experiencing the sounds and smells of the garden.

DIRECTIONS - Head west to Holly St, turn left on Bryant St, sharp right on S Grandview Ave, left on Fremont Ave, left on Carriage Hill Dr, and left on Thornwood Drive.

6. Laura Hodge & Dena Voss
7987 Schueller Heights Road, Dubuque, IA

WILD BULL FLOWER FARM 
We initially aimed to restore our family farm but transformed it into a vibrant flower farm. Over the past three years,  we have cultivated a variety of flowers and expanded to one acre of cut flowers, 20 raised vegetable beds and more. Our investments include a hoop building, 720 peonies and fields of lavender. In the orchard, we grow grapevines, cherries, apples, pears, and berries further enriching our landscape. Additionally, we’ve established two native pollinator plots, adding seasonal color to the farm.

WORKSHOP:    Growing Midwest Lavender 
Laura Hodge & Dena Voss, 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

DIRECTIONS - Turn left on Kelly Ln, right on Rockdale Rd, slight left on Twin Valley Dr, continue on US 52 S four miles, turn right on Schueller Heights Rd, on right about 1.3 miles.