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SUMMARY:Starting Your Vegetable Garden
DESCRIPTION:Just starting out? Whether you are new to vegetable gardening or just looking for a refresher\, this presentation will give you all the information you need to get your vegetable garden started. From placement\, watering\, soils\, seeds vs. seedlings\, to tools and growing season\, we cover it all!
URL:https://hennepinmastergardeners.org/events/starting-your-vegetable-garden/
LOCATION:Eden Prairie Library\, 565 Prairie Center Drive\, Eden Prairie\, MN\, 55344\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 Hennepin County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale\nDate: Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm\nLocation: Hopkins Pavilion – 11000 Excelsior Blvd\, Hopkins\, MN 55343 \nOffering perennials\, annuals\, natives\, vegetables\, herbs & more!\nCheckout our plant list! \nNote: day of sale availability is subject to seed germination and grower success!!! \n23\,000 Plants — More than ever before! One of the largest plant sales in Hennepin County. \nBring your wagon! \nFully staffed by Master Gardener Volunteers ready to answer all your gardening questions.\nFree parking! \nALL PRICES WILL INCLUDE SALES TAX \nLatest from the Gardening Tales Blog\nMountain mint is magic\nPollinator friendly\, edible with many uses in the kitchen\, and a long bloom time with attractive foliage. Read more about this versatile plant in our blog and check out an example recipe from Dr. Nadia Navarrete-Tindall\, the Specialty Crops Director at Lincoln University in Jefferson City\, MO\, and owner of Native Plants and More. \nHollering for Hellebores\nStruggling with a dry shade area? Want more than hostas and bleeding hearts to fill the space? Don’t rule out the amazing group of Hellebores! Read more here on these gorgeous\, early spring bloomers. \nWelcome to the Prairie Smoke-show! \nIn this blog we’re highlighting another stunning and drought-tolerant native which we’ll be offering along with many native and drought tolerant plants at the Hennepin County Master Gardener Plant Sale this year. \nHerb Gardening with Limited Space\nHave lots of sun but little space? Trying container gardening! Herbs do well in containers and can add not only function but beauty to your outdoor areas. \nUnique Plants to Try in 2025\nLooking for a unique feature plant in your garden this year? Check out this blog for several sun-loving plant ideas that are anything but ordinary and will be available at our Spring Plant Sale. \nDrama in the Garden\nPlanting perennials with a dark color can create a dramatic effect in your garden\, especially when contrasted with lighter colored plants. Check out this blog for some of what we have featured at our plant sale this spring! \nSunny but Challenging\nGot a problem strip of soil between the street and your sidewalk? A narrow space along a driveway where nothing wants to grow? Read this blog to learn about some great options for these challenging plant spaces! \nThe Case for Natives: Drought Tolerant Plants\nIn this blog you will learn about native planting for drought tolerance. If planning your garden to thrive through a changing climate is on your mind\, this is an article for you! \nColeus for Color\nFrom shade to sun\, there are plants with fancy foliage to brighten up your outdoor spaces. Read our blog on the versatile Coleus! \nCrop Rotation 101\nLearn more about planting to support productive plants and preventing pests and disease when planning your edible garden for the season. \nTomatoes 101: Indeterminate vs. Determinate\nYou’re trying to pick out the best tomato plant and see the words “indeterminate” and “determinate” with every description of a tomato… but what does that mean? Learn more about these two descriptions and which may be best for your garden this year. \nMake Time for Thyme\nDid you know that all thyme plants are the same? Read our thyme blog to learn more about growing thyme and the different varieties.
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LOCATION:Hopkins Pavilion\, 11000 Excelsior Blvd\, Hopkins\, MN\, 55343
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SUMMARY:Sustainability in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:This class will provide a quick overview of the concept of a sustainable landscape and showcase the basics steps to build a healthy yard and garden.  The basics start with the trifecta of soil\, sun and water in your current landscape.  Understanding the basics is closely followed by selecting plants to be long-lived and well-suited to your site.  Making smart choices will provide you with a lawn and gardens to be enjoyed for many years as well as provide habitats for pollinators and other wildlife.
URL:https://hennepinmastergardeners.org/events/sustainability-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:St. Louis Park Library\, 3240 Library Ln\, St. Louis Park\, MN\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Master Gardener Led Classes
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SUMMARY:Learning Garden Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 Hennepin County Master Gardener Learning Garden Tour\nDate: Saturday\, July 11\, 2026\nTime: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm\nLocation: Southern Hennepin County \nPurchase Tickets Online \nDescription\nExplore 10 inspiring gardens at the Hennepin County Master Gardener Learning Garden Tour! \nThis year’s self-guided tour highlights ten gardens across southern Hennepin County\, including the cities of Bloomington\, Edina\, Minneapolis\, and Richfield. \nEach stop is the personal landscape of a Hennepin County Master Gardener volunteer\, showcasing research-based techniques and varied designs that are adaptable for any skill level or space. Attendees can consult with on-site volunteers to receive expert advice tailored to their specific gardening challenges. \nLooking for gardening-related gifts? Shop the tour’s Book Nook and Garden Shed for fun items and informational publications. \nClick on map to view larger \nTour features include:\n\nDiverse Landscapes: Explore ten distinct gardens ranging in style\, size\, and design.\nEducation Stations: Learn practical skills at every stop\, including budget-friendly gardening\, tree pruning\, and cut flower gardening.\nShopping & Resources: Browse the “Garden Shed” for unique accessories or visit the “Book Nook” for a curated selection of adult and children’s literature.\nPractical Inspiration: Access plant lists and garden histories to help jumpstart your next home project.\nExpert Access: Engage in one-on-one conversations with Master Gardeners to get reliable answers to your plant and soil questions.\n\nWhether you are new to gardening or a seasoned pro\, you will leave with the inspiration and knowledge needed to transform your own backyard or urban space. \nCost: $15 in advance; $20 on the day of the tour. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. Children under 12 free with a paying adult. Please bring your receipt to check-in at your first garden stop. \nThe tour is held rain or shine. All ticket sales are final. \nPurchase Tickets Online \nPurchasing Day of Tour\nYou can purchase tickets the day of the event ($20) with cash at any garden. Tickets may also be purchased with credit card at either the Book Nook or the Garden Shed. \nAll proceeds help support the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer – Hennepin County programs. \nProblems using our on-line ticketing system? Please contact the UMN helpdesk at HELP@umn.edu\, 612-301-4357 (We suggest calling as they will be able to assist you directly as your login). \nORDERING GROUP TICKETS? Follow these instructions:\n\nUnder “I have an account already” or “New user” click on “I am registering one or more people”\nOnce your account is in the system\, a display page reads: Who is enrolling in Learning Garden Tour registration: Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour?\nUnderneath “Add one or more group members to this package” click on “Add another participant.”\nAdd another guest’s name\, and email address if you have it\nIf you do not have an email address\, you can use a fake email address such as Rochelle@fake.fake\nThen click on Continue\, and the system will guide you to a payment page.\n\nAccessibility\nGardens have uneven terrain and narrow garden paths that limit wheelchair accessibility but some aspects of the gardens are viewable via sidewalk to driveway. \nThank you Sponsors!\nWe want to extend a special thank you to all of the businesses that support the Master Gardener Learning Garden Tour by advertising in our tour booklet. Thank you for your support!
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SUMMARY:Maintaining Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, participants will discover some new ways to nurture their garden from spring to fall\, develop confidence in using new techniques and be able to start applying new ideas to their gardens.
URL:https://hennepinmastergardeners.org/events/maintaining-your-garden/
LOCATION:St. Louis Park Library\, 3240 Library Ln\, St. Louis Park\, MN\, 55426
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