Contribute to Reiman Gardens
All of the gardens and landmarks have been donated at Reiman Gardens. Every donation to our gardens makes a difference. You, too, can make a difference by contributing to a memorial, garden area, or day-to-day operations. To make an online donation, click here.
For up-to-date information about items donated to Reiman Gardens, click here to be redirected to the online version of our Donor Kiosk.
Memorial pavers make an excellent lasting gift for a loved one. Click here for the online form.
Here is a story of the first contributors, Roy and Bobbi Reiman. Roy Reiman grew up in Auburn, Iowa. He attended Iowa State University and studied Agriculture Journalism, graduating in 1957. He and his wife Bobbi started a publishing company that publishes magazines such as Country Women, Country, Country Extra, Taste of Home, Reminisce, Reminisce Extra, Crafting Traditions, Farm and Ranch Living, Country Store, and Birds and Blooms. What makes these publications so special is that none of them have any advertising and are supporting completely by subscriptions. These magazines have been given many awards and have millions of readers. The Reimans have been successful, given that they started their business in their basement in 1965!
Roy Reiman decided to donate money to build a garden because he says, "It was at ISU that I discovered budding talents I didn't know I had and was encouraged to bring them to full bloom."
We thank Roy and Bobbi Reiman for their generous contribution to the gardens. We would also like to thank each and every person who has contributed a donation. All have made a difference, and brought something special to our gardens. Thank you for becoming a member of the Reiman Gardens family.
For those of you who would like to make a contribution, please contact:
Patricia Moline
ISU Foundation
294-5775
To make an online donation, visit the ISU Foundation.
Please acknowledge the individuals and patronize the businesses who are Reiman Gardens’ sponsors either through their endowment gifts or with their personal or business gift for 2008:
Endowments
Reiman Gardens’ Displays: The Reiman Family Foundation
Conservatory Displays: Hazel S. and Dwight Hughes, Sr. Endowment Fund
Youth Education: Mary E. (Meg) and Vaughn C. Speer Endowment Fund
Summer Interns: Juli and Jon Ellis Summer Intern Foundation
Displays
Peter Pan Display: Reiman Gardens’ CoHorts
Children’s Railroad Garden: Green Hills Retirement Community
The Color Purple Tulip Display: Floyd Penkhus and his sons, Mark and Steve Penkhus to honor Margaret Penkhus .
A Mad Tea Party: Joyce and Bud Nichol - Peggy Gurau
Peter Rabbit: Blue Sky Creamery
Youth and Young Adult
Children’s Storytime: Ames Garden Club - Barb and William Mengeling
Summer Interns: Juli and Jon Ellis - Story County Master Gardeners Association - Central Iowa Water Gardening Association - Reiman Gardens' CoHorts – Ames Garden Club
Special Events and Activities
Mother’s Day, May 11: Exchange State Bank
Summer Hours, May 26: Mary Greeley Medical Center
Van & Bonnie Radio Live Remote, May 31: Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau - Central Iowa Tourism Region
CoHorts’ Appreciation Week, June 1-6: Reiman Gardens’ CoHorts
Father’s Day, June 15: Exchange State Bank
Rose Festival, June 21: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Garden Art Fair, July 13: Country Landscapes, INC.
RAGBRAI Celebration, July 22: Ames Noon Rotary Club - Ames AM Rotary Club
Spirits in the Gardens, October 19 & 26: First National Bank
Video Camera & Equipment: Story County Community Foundation
