Ames, IA
Garden Center
Visit the Earl May Garden Center in Ames, IA, for top-quality plants, expert gardening advice, and all the essentials for a flourishing garden. Explore our diverse range today and discover everything you need to bring your gardening visions to life in Ames.
Contact Info & HoursVisit us at
1601 S Kellogg Ave
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-232-2929
Business Hours:
M - F - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sat - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sun - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Our Departments
Our Services
Meet the Manager
Heather Ewig
History: I started in Boone, in 1993. I've also worked in our Cedar Falls, Waukee, West Des Moines and the South Des Moines garden centers. I was promoted to Manager in 2022.
Favorite Place to Visit: Jester Park in Des Moines, Iowa.
Favorite Houseplant: Anthurium & Orchids
Top 3 Perennials: Hardy Hibiscus, Poppies, & Dianthus
Why Work at Earl May?
"I love to teach people. If you teach the whos, whats, whens and wheres, then people will be more successful in learning, growing, curing and preventing. I also love to learn and have someone teach me something I don't know much about. It makes the job fun and engaging. I strive to learn something new every day. If you don't keep learning, then you stop growing."