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May 2-5 marks Visit Northeast Iowa's "Greenhouse Season Kick-Off Weekend," from Allamakee to Winneshiek, a number of greenhouses will open their doors for the occasion. Participants are invited to pick and choose their green adventure. A list of greenhouses featured by Visit Northeast Iowa includes: Allamakee County Greenhouses:Beechy's Greenhouse1123 Sand Hill Rd., Waukon | Friday-Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Closed Sunday Hochstetler's Greenhouse1197 Maud Rd., Waukon | Friday-Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Closed Sunday Pop's Produce2207 Rossville Rd., Waukon | Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12-4 p.m. Clayton County Greenhouses:Bontrager Greenhouse39374 Granite Ave. Edgewood | Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Closed Sunday Highway 52 Flowers26782 Hwy. 52 Garnavillo | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Horseshoe Ridge Greenhouse25576 Horseshoe Rd. Edgewood | Tues-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Murray Outdoor Store1402 S. Hwy. 52 Guttenberg | Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Outdoor Creations Garden Center205 West Spruce St. Monona | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Pauly & Reds Greenhouse23104 200th St. Farmersburg | Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Turkey River Greenhouse700 E. Bridge St. Elkader | Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fayette CountyCannon's Greenhouse345 Eastline St. N Westgate | Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Corner Market & Greenhouse5851 Palace Rd. Oelwein | Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fox Produce, Greenhouse17800 150TH St. Randalia | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. K&K Gardens108 E Wilbur St. Hawkeye | Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Howard CountyACME Greenhouse12954 Douglas Ave. Riceville | Monday and Saturday dawn to dusk Cedar Valley Produce Auction18072 Addison Ave. Elma | Monday 1 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 8-11 a.m. Double Drive Greenhouse21653 35th St. Cresco | Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. L&H Nurseries1728 Valley Ave. Cresco | Open by appointment Plantpeddler530 2nd Ave. SW Cresco | Friday and Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Timber Lane Greenhouse5 Miles E of Lime Springs at the corner of A-23 & Timber Ave. | Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Vintage Lane Greenhouse4629 50th St. Riceville | Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Wapsi View Greenhouse4355 Walnut Ave. Riceville | Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. What's Bloomin'11526 Valley Ave. Cresco | Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Windy Ridge Greenhouse15633 Fir Ave. Elma | Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Winneshiek CountyAndrea Greenhouse2968 County Rd. B16, Calmar | Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Benjegerdes Greenhouse1115 Hwy 52, Postville | Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12-4 p.m. G It's Fresh2059 Co Rd. W-14 Calmar | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment Jackalope Bonsai & Artifacts2123 Horn Hollow Rd. Decorah | Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12-4 p.m. Ladybug Landscape/Decorah Floral906 South Mechanic St. Decorah | Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pinter's Gardens and Pumpkins2475 State Hwy 9 Decorah | Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Seed Savers Exchange3074 North Winn Rd. Decorah | Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. River Root Farm2862 Locust Rd. Decorah | Not open until the weekend of May 11, but be sure to check them out! Open by appointment: farmers@riverrootfarm.com There are no tickets or schedules. Attendees instead set off at their own pace, discovering the addresses above and immersing themselves in greenery. This allows seasoned gardeners and curious souls alike to have an adventure tailored to their interests. These greenhouses welcome visitors during the season kick-off weekend without any admission fee. Please refer to individual greenhouse hours before planning your visit.

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