Plantpeddler Variety Day & 45th Anniversary Events

Posted: July 25, 2025

Press Release
July 25, 2025

Plantpeddler, located in Cresco, IA USA, is hosting a series of industry events over the upcoming two days. All Horticulture industry professionals are welcome.
On Thursday July 31 they will kick off the two days of events with “Educate the Educators Workshop”, which is focused on supporting and training ag instructors on developing horticulture and greenhouse programs at the high school level. The workshop runs from 10AM to 4PM, with over twenty-five industry volunteers to help with the training day. Continuing education credits are available to all teachers from Iowa and adjoining states through Iowa State University.
Thursday evening, the Gooder family and the Plantpeddler team are hosting “Feast at the Farm” and celebrating the 45th anniversary of Plantpeddler. Music, BBQ and fellowship are key ingredients of the evening. Held at Stone Creek Farm, the legacy family farm, with the festivities starting at 6PM. Shuttle bus services will be available to and from area motels.

Friday, August 1, the annual Plantpeddler Variety Day event will take place at the Plantpeddler Young Plant facility and Trial Gardens. Over 1500 varieties are on display in containers, baskets and beds. Breeder representatives will be in the gardens and available throughout the day. Presentations run concurrently on the main stage, with this year’s focus on greenhouse structures and equipment. A trade show of event sponsors, along with greenhouse tours round out the day, which runs from 9AM to 4PM. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served, with the amazing low admission price of free!

Special thanks and appreciation to our sponsors and breeders for supporting these Plantpeddler events. If you are planning to attend, please register at www.plantpeddler.com, and we look forward to you joining us here at Plantpeddler.

    Plantpeddler Inc.

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