Houseplant Academy and 4th Annual Houseplant Sale

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 (one day only)

Time:
Houseplant Academy 8:15 – 11:50 am
Houseplant Sale 12:00 – 3:00 pm

Location:
Eisenhower Community Center
1001 MN-7
Hopkins, MN 55305

HOUSEPLANT ACADEMY

New this year!

Ready to turn your home into a thriving indoor jungle—or take your houseplant hobby to the next level? The Houseplant Academy is a half-day educational event designed for houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels. Whether you’re just getting started with the basics or eager to explore advanced techniques like tissue culture, there’s something here for you. Registration required.

Schedule

8:15 – 9:00 Registration

9:00 – 9:50 Session 1

• Houseplants and Well-Being
• Orchids 101 and beyond

10:00 – 10:50 Session 2

• Good Bugs! Beneficial Insects for thriving houseplants
• Styling with plants: Biophilic Design

11:00 – 11:50 Session 3

• Houseplant Tissue Culture 101: Hands on!
• Houseplants Unlocked: Tips, Tricks, and Trends for Your Indoor Jungle

View full course descriptions and presenter bios.

The fee is $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door.

Register Now to Save Your Spot

4TH ANNUAL HOUSEPLANT SALE

Last year we sold out over 2000 houseplants

Begins at noon. Free and open to the public.

We are expecting another sold-out houseplant sale, featuring tropicals, succulents, orchids, and some very special, rare plants!

Check out our plant list to see what you might be interested in. 

Choose from houseplants for low-light, mid-light, and high-light areas. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to help you find the perfect fit for your space and lifestyle.

A selection of beautiful planters and containers will also be available for purchase. Our new Book Nook will have a curated selection of houseplant books to purchase at the sale or order online thru our partner Magers & Quinn Booksellers.

A selection of beautiful planters, containers, and other houseplant accessories will also be available for purchase.

Join us for a great selection, great prices, and great advice from Master Gardener volunteers. Our 4th annual Houseplant Sale is a shopping experience you won’t want to miss!

The Hennepin County Master Gardener Houseplant Sale is a fund-raising project benefiting the Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Program, University of Minnesota Extension.