Spirits in the Gardens returns this October with even more fun for kids and adults alike. This popular event includes more than a thousand Jack-o-Lanterns, chemistry shows, trick-or-treating and so much more.

Adventures with Elwood the Gnome: Small Things

Adventures with Elwood the Gnome: Small Things is a warm and imaginative tale about belonging, kindness, joy, and the power of friendship. 

Written by Andrew Gogerty and illustrated by Tim Read, this charming children’s book is set against the vibrant backdrop of Reiman Gardens in Ames, Iowa, and features lovable garden characters, playful dialogue, and a heartfelt message that delights readers of all ages. Follow Elwood as he greets his garden friends, weathers a mighty storm, and learns an important truth: sometimes the smallest things bring the biggest joy. 

The book and t-shirts featuring its characters can be purchased at the Reiman Gardens Gift Shop or by clicking the link below.

May 30 to September 30, Reiman Gardens invites visitors to experience Big and Small, a whimsical outdoor exhibit by Tork Collaborative Arts that plays with scale and perspective, transforming familiar flowers like poppies and echinacea into monumental works of art scattered throughout the gardens. Keep an eye out for another big (and small) surprise coming to Reiman Gardens this July.