On-line Events
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.
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.
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.