Buck Roses
Griffith Buck (1915–1991) was a professor of horticulture at Iowa State University who created over 80 varieties of roses, all of which are capable of withstanding temperatures of -20°F and need no pesticides or fungicides to thrive.
The largest collections of Buck roses are grown in the Griffith Buck Garden at Iowa State's Reiman Gardens.
Varieties for 2010:
Alamande-Ho, Amiga Mia, April Moon, Brook Song, Chorale, Country Dancer, Country Dancer, Country Music, Dorcas, Earth Song, Ellen’s Joy, Folk Singer, Golden Unicorn, Griff’s Red, Hawkeye Belle, Les Sjulin, Kathy’s Find, Malaguena, Mountain Music, Music Maker, Pearlie Mae, Piccolo Pete, Pipe Dreams, Polanaise, Prairie Clogger, Prairie Harvest, Prairie Star, Prairie Flower, Quietness, Silver Shadows, Simon Estes, & Wild Ginger
For more information on Buck roses click here.
Plants
A variety of vegetable plants are available each spring:
Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, and more. Most of the varieties that we grow are heirloom varieties. Availability is seasonal.
Other garden flowers, grasses, perennials and ornamentals may be available throughout the year. We love to grow all kinds of plants and flowers, so who knows what you’ll find when you come to our market stand.
Cut Flowers
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• Tulips, Daffodils, Curly Willow, Pussy Willow, Forsythia, etc. in the spring months
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• Roses, Zinnias, Celosia, Sunflowers, Amaranthus, Liatris, etc. in the summer months.
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• Dried Flowers
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• Fresh Evergreen will be available Nov. & Dec.
Weddings
We have lots of experience doing wedding flowers, and we’d love help you decorate for your wedding.
Our style is modern, with a focus on natural textures and designs.
If you would like to set up an appointment please contact us at mogoorganic@iowatelecom.net
