Growing Connections – All About Snow (and why we love it)

There’s a lot to know about snow … and a lot to appreciate, too. You’ll learn how snow creates a cozy blanket that’s as beneficial as it is beautiful — to plants, trees, wildlife and gardeners alike. We’ll also guide you in a fun, snow-related activity.

Growing Connections – Tropical Plants

Join us for a virtual vacation — and forget the sunscreen! We’ll bring exotic beauty right into your living room with visions of vibrant orchids and other amazing tropical plants that flourish indoors, right here in Minnesota. 

Backyard Compost Basics

Learn the basics of backyard composting and how the practice can help your gardens while reducing household waste.

Nuts and Bolts of Food Preservation

The Nuts and Bolts of Food Preservation is an introductory class designed to provide participants with research-based knowledge and scientific resources on the basics of food preservation.

$19

Growing Connections – Tropical Plants

Join us for a virtual vacation — and forget the sunscreen! We’ll bring exotic beauty right into your living room with visions of vibrant orchids and other amazing tropical plants that flourish indoors, right here in Minnesota.  

Nature Heals

Humans are innately linked to nature and other forms of life. As a gardener, you've experienced this feeling and that is why you are drawn towards working with plants. Explore where this intrinsic draw came from and the science behind humans and nature.

$19

Growing Connections – Walking Outdoors in Nature

Outdoor walks in the fresh air can be uplifting, healing, or simply fun. Make them even more enjoyable by learning how to see the many surprises and gifts of nature along the way.

Growing Connections – Walking Outdoors in Nature

Outdoor walks in the fresh air can be uplifting, healing, or simply fun. Make them even more enjoyable by learning how to see the many surprises and gifts of nature along the way.

Growing Connections – The Language of Flowers

Over the centuries, and especially during Victorian times, people have used flowers to symbolically communicate certain emotions, attributes, and sentiments. For example, sweet basil signaled good wishes; a pink carnation said “I’ll never forget you”; a blue hyacinth stood for constancy. Come learn how to “speak flower” with the Master Gardeners.

Planting for Pollinators

Dive into the science of pollination—learn the types of plants and flowers that attract pollinators.