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1. Holiday at Reiman Gardens "Snug as a Bug"
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2. Summer at Reiman Gardens
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3. Picnic Antics
Picnic Antics :: Conservatory
The largest public display of leaf cutter ants in Iowa, this exhibit will showcase an amazing colony of Atta columbica working to build their own fungal gardens. This colony will be nestled in a giant picnic basket surrounded by a larger-than-life checkered blanket, sandwich and topiary fruit.
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4. Shiny and Bright
The garden gazing globe is the inspiration for our holiday display. Created in 13th century Italy, the garden globe regained popularity in the 19th century Victorian garden.
Good luck, prosperity, banishment of evil spirits and abundant plants and flowers were all credited to gazing globes. Yet, garden globes had a functional...
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5: Gnome Sweet Gnome
There are over 50 small gnomes wandering around Reiman Gardens this summer. Here are a few- make the trip to see them all!
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6: 2010 Rose Festival
Reiman Gardens' annual Rose Festival was held Saturday, June 19, 2010. The event included a rose sale from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., live music in the Gardens throughout the day, the Iowa Rose Society Annual Rose Show and a special class on painting watercolor roses.
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7: The World's Largest Concrete Gnome
The World's Largest Concrete Gnome came to live at Reiman Gardens this April. The yet-unnamed gnome is 15-feet-tall and nearly 3,500 pounds. The gnome was crafted by Andy and Connie Kautza, owners of National Rock and Sculpture, Inc., and traveled 400 miles from Wausau, Wisconsin to its new home in...
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8: All Bottled Up Display
The All Bottled Up display (March 2010 to November 2010) features examples of a traditionally southern form of garden ornamentation. Historically, bottle trees were created to trap evil spirits outside the home, but are also a fairly inexpensive way to ornament anyone's yard. Visit the All Bottled Up display to...
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9: Sit and Relax Display
Sit and Relax
Conservatory (January 2010 to March 2010)
Garden ornament is not only embellishment, but serves a functional purpose too. A collection of whimsical, traditional and colorful seating arrangements throughout the Conservatory will provide ideas for your outdoor space this year. Just sit, relax and enjoy.
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10: Dinosaurs and Other Common Garden Pests
The dinosaurs are here! Over 25 life-size and realistic dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures have invaded Reiman Gardens.
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11: Peter Pan Display
The Conservatory has been transformed into Neverland based on the novel, Peter Pan. See the Jolly Roger pirate ship, the tree stumps for the Lost Boys, a teepee and the London skyline.
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