Master Gardener Led Classes
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.
Perennial Gardening Basics
Perennial plants – those that come back every year – are the backbone of most flower gardens.
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.
Growing Connections – Birds in Our Backyard
Spring is the time to be on the lookout for our feathered friends: birds returning, birds nesting, and birds singing up a storm! Get to know our Minnesota birds, and learn how they help our gardens grow.
Growing Connections – Birds in Our Backyard
Spring is the time to be on the lookout for our feathered friends: birds returning, birds nesting, and birds singing up a storm! Get to know our Minnesota birds, and learn how they help our gardens grow.
Evolving Garden
Learn creative responses and practices to implement that require low maintenance, yet create beautiful and functional gardens.
Edible Gardening
Discover the benefits of integrating edibles with ornamental plants and learn how to care for and incorporate these beautiful and tasty plants into just about anywhere in your landscape.