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We can help you create a

Beautiful, environmentally-friendly landscape

Design  |  WELLNESS  |  Classes

Get more enjoyment from your landscape.

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We excel at helping people create vibrant and engaging outdoor spaces that benefit families and our environment.

Take a Class

Fun, hands-on classes teach people about the design, management and establishment of beautiful, enjoyable landscapes.

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Request a Consult

Ecological landscape design services can be customized for residences, businesses, spiritual organizations, schools, daycares, and parks.

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Volunteer

Learn valuable skills while creating an abundant community.

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garden guru

Gardening experts attend Iowa City gardens at regular times throughout the growing season.

 

Visit the gardens for free food, inspiration, learning and fun.

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RESOURCES

Browse our publications and tips to learn how to follow nature's resilient principles to help your landscape buzz with life and yield an abundance of food.

Design portfolio

Needs ideas? Visit our design portfolio to browse ideas for your landscape.

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Glendale Park Orchard: Inspirational Tour #1
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Nature Escape: Edible Forest Forage
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Wildlife Bioblitz at the Edible Classroom
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Wildlife Bioblitz at Wetherby Edible Forest
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Backyard Abundance

Backyard Abundance is a leading educational nonprofit that helps people create vibrant, engaging outdoor spaces that benefit families and our environment.

P.O. Box 1605

Iowa City, IA  52244

319-325-6810

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