Spring Garden Market
A Top Spring Experience in Des Moines
Visit Spring Garden Market for a unique shopping experience located in Des Moines’ most beautiful garden setting. Browse hundreds of plant varieties and tried-and-true favorites selected by our horticulturists—plants that flourish in central Iowa gardens. From experienced gardeners to first-time plant parents, Spring Garden Market offers inspiration, education, and one of the best plant selections of the season.
Shop with Purpose
All admissions and plant sales from Spring Garden Market support the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s programs in horticulture, education, and community engagement.
Your participation helps the Garden continue connecting people with plants and plant experts year-round.
New This Year: Dome GrownTM Plants
Discover the Dome GrownTM Collection, a unique selection of plants grown onsite by the Botanical Garden’s horticulture team.
These plants are specially curated for our seasonal displays and collections, giving you the opportunity to take home plants grown and nurtured right here at the Botanical Garden. Choose from vegetables, herbs, and other varieties perfect for central Iowa gardens.
A Curated Garden Marketplace
Beyond plants, Spring Garden Market features a curated marketplace of garden-inspired artists and makers. Vendors draw their inspiration directly from plants and the natural world—from pressed flower artwork to botanical jewelry and nature photography. The result is a shopping experience that blends gardening, art, and nature-inspired design.
Learn from the Experts
Botanical Garden horticulturists, Master Gardeners, and plant societies will be onsite throughout the event to answer your gardening question and dig deeper into plants that thrive in Iowa.
Potting Bar
Create your own container garden at Spring Garden Market. Choose your plants and container, and we’ll help you design and plant a beautiful arrangement to take home. With guidance from our horticulturists, it’s a fun and easy way to bring a little spring inspiration into your home.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3550846-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3550846-2
