Reiman Gardens will be the host of the Growing the Midwest Garden lecture Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. 

The lecture is part of a six-week lecture series on various topics. The purpose is to provide botany, horticulture and plant science in gardener terms, simplifying difficult information and advising people using the scientific research.

“Giving the Garden Life: Trees and Shrubs,” the series directed by Ed Lyon, director of Reiman Gardens, reflects on Lyon’s book that addresses practical gardening. 

With 90 minutes dedicated to presentation, the last 30 minutes will be for questions and experiences. The cost is $17 for students, $20 for members and $25 for the public.