Hennepin County Master Gardeners

Fulton Farmers Market (South Minneapolis)
2023-07-29 08:30 - 12:30, 2023-07-22 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Menominee) | Fulton Farmers Market, 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55410
Kingfield Market was launched in 2001 in cooperation with the Kingfield Neighborhood Association. What began as a pickup truck full of vegetables parked behind Anodyne Coffeehouse has since grown into bustling market with forty vendors every week and thousands of customers attending every Sunday. We are a produce-focused market offering a wide variety of fruits and vegetables along with prepared foods, coffee, hand made crafts and more. As an independent nonprofit since 2008, the market continues to play a prominent role in the local food scene, winning City Pages’ Best Farmers Market award in 2013 and 2011.

Bloomington Farmers Market
2023-07-29 08:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-22 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Menominee) | Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN, 55431
The Bloomington Farmers Market is a weekly gathering in which farmers, growers and producers sell their own products directly to the public, allowing consumers to have a direct relationship with the producer of the item they purchase. The market emphasizes quality and freshness.

Richfield Farmers Market
2023-07-29 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-22 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Menominee) | Richfield Farmers Market, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Since 1990, Richfield Recreation has operated the Richfield Farmers Market to provide access to local, healthy, and affordable foods, and to offer a community gathering space to help connect residents, as well as local producers. The Richfield Farmers Market also emphasizes educational and recreational activities through our involvement with the Richfield Arts Commission, the U of M Master Gardener Program, and other programs and events.

Kingfield Farmers Market (South Minneapolis)
2023-07-23 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Menominee) | Kingfield Farmers Market, 4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409
Kingfield Market was launched in 2001 in cooperation with the Kingfield Neighborhood Association. What began as a pickup truck full of vegetables parked behind Anodyne Coffeehouse has since grown into bustling market with forty vendors every week and thousands of customers attending every Sunday. We are a produce-focused market offering a wide variety of fruits and vegetables along with prepared foods, coffee, hand made crafts and more. As an independent nonprofit since 2008, the market continues to play a prominent role in the local food scene, winning City Pages’ Best Farmers Market award in 2013 and 2011.
NEW LOCATION: north end of MLK Park at 40th & Nicollet

Growing, Harvesting and Enjoying Herbs
2023-05-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Menominee) | MN
Growing, Harvesting and Enjoying Herbs
Planning a kitchen garden that includes herbs and veggies in a small space?
Take the mystery out of growing, harvesting, and storing herbs. Learn how these easy to grow plants can be used in landscaping to add variety and attract pollinators, as well as in cooking, home decorating, and more!
Each class will be held multiple times, so if you miss one or wish to attend more than once we are there for you. Classes will be held on either Saturday morning from 10-11 am or weekday evening from 7-8 pm. Cost: FREE
Register by choosing a class date here

Growing Vegetables in Containers: A How-To-Guide
2023-05-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Menominee) | MN
Growing Vegetables in Containers: A How-To-Guide
Whether you are challenged by lack of garden space, or want vegetables within an easy reach, most food plants can be grown in containers as easily as decorative plants. Learn about the benefits and best practices of growing vegetables and other food plants in containers instead of planting them in the ground.
Register by choosing a class date here

Extending the Growing Season
2023-02-28 07:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Menominee) | MN
Extending the Growing Season
There are several methods to extend the growing season in Minnesota. Most require planning ahead of time, or a purchase of new materials. Other methods may involve using what you already have and creating a more sheltered or indoor environment for your vegetables and herbs.
This class focuses on crop cover methods, but will also provide information on other means to extend the growing season.
This class is part of a series called: Winter Dreaming for Summer Eating Series. A series of classes presented over four weeks by Hennepin County Master Gardeners. These classes are free to attend, and you need only register once for the entire series. Each class will take place on a Saturday and will be repeated the following Tuesday.
What does a gardener ponder about during the cold winter days? Dream about their summer vegetable garden, of course. Take a deeper dive to learn what you can spend your time planning, selecting and doing while waiting for the outdoor season to begin again. This series of classes provides a post-beginner view of how to plan and get ready for your herb and vegetable garden.
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Seed Starting Indoors
2023-02-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Menominee) | MN
Seed Starting Indoors
Would you like to grow varieties of vegetables and flowers that aren’t offered as bedding plants in the nurseries? Then starting your own seeds indoors is the answer. We’ll walk you through what you need to know to progress from soil and seeds to bedding plants ready for the garden. It is easy and a great way to get a head start on the season. This class will cover what is required to start seeds inside for early outside planting.
This class is part of a series called: Winter Dreaming for Summer Eating Series. A series of classes presented over four weeks by Hennepin County Master Gardeners. These classes are free to attend, and you need only register once for the entire series. Each class will take place on a Saturday and will be repeated the following Tuesday.
What does a gardener ponder about during the cold winter days? Dream about their summer vegetable garden, of course. Take a deeper dive to learn what you can spend your time planning, selecting and doing while waiting for the outdoor season to begin again. This series of classes provides a post-beginner view of how to plan and get ready for your herb and vegetable garden.
SIGN UP HERE

Selecting your Varieties
2023-02-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Menominee) | MN
Selecting your Varieties
Ready to be more deliberate in the variety choices you make for your vegetable garden but are overloaded by all the technical information? From sourcing to seed saving, we’ll break down the process of choosing the most appropriate varieties to make your vegetable garden lush and plentiful.
This class will cover common terms and language used to describe vegetable varieties including: types of seeds, responsible sourcing, growing needs, and harvest expectations.
This class is part of a series called: Winter Dreaming for Summer Eating Series. A series of classes presented over four weeks by Hennepin County Master Gardeners. These classes are free to attend, and you need only register once for the entire series. Each class will take place on a Saturday and will be repeated the following Tuesday.
What does a gardener ponder about during the cold winter days? Dream about their summer vegetable garden, of course. Take a deeper dive to learn what you can spend your time planning, selecting and doing while waiting for the outdoor season to begin again. This series of classes provides a post-beginner view of how to plan and get ready for your herb and vegetable garden.
SIGN UP HERE

Designing Your Vegetable Garden
2023-02-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Menominee) | MN
Designing Your Vegetable Garden
Designed to help begin or enhance your garden. We will cover how climate change is impacting Minnesota and factors to consider as you are planning your garden. Topics covered will include climate change information that is relevant to Minnesota gardeners, soil health and testing, plant selection, companion planting, garden types, and watering methods.
This class will cover key topics one needs to consider in planning a vegetable garden and addressing challenges associated with climate change.
This class is part of a series called: Winter Dreaming for Summer Eating Series. A series of classes presented over four weeks by Hennepin County Master Gardeners. These classes are free to attend, and you need only register once for the entire series. Each class will take place on a Saturday and will be repeated the following Tuesday.
What does a gardener ponder about during the cold winter days? Dream about their summer vegetable garden, of course. Take a deeper dive to learn what you can spend your time planning, selecting and doing while waiting for the outdoor season to begin again. This series of classes provides a post-beginner view of how to plan and get ready for your herb and vegetable garden.
SIGN UP HERE

The Nuts and Bolts of Food Preservation
2022-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | MN
The Nuts and Bolts of Food Preservation
This two-part class is an introductory class designed to provide participants with research-based knowledge and scientific resources on the basics of food preservation. This class is presented as an overview of the various food preservation methods and is guided by specific learning objectives, with a focus on safety.
Participants will learn about the proper equipment, procedures and storage methods for boiling water canning, pressure canning, jelly/jam making, pickling, fermenting and drying techniques. This class is brought to you by Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Food Preservation Consultants from the University of MN Extension. Please join us!
This class has two sections held on November 3rd and November 10th. This is a single class in two parts so it is important to attend both to ensure you are ready to start preserving safely. Class will start at 6:30 PM and end at 8:00 PM.
You will receive a follow-up email a few days before the class with the Zoom link to be used for class along with links to the handouts.
Cost: FREE with a single registration that will provide you the link to the class for both sections.
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Fall Planting for Spring Bulbs
2022-10-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Fall Planting for Spring Bulbs
Plan for spring beauty by preparing in the fall. Learn about selecting bulbs for your desired design effect. Following good growing and care techniques you will discover how easy bulbs can be. This class will last approximately 45 minutes plus time for questions.
Register for this class by choosing a class date here.
You will receive a copy of your Registration form via email. An email sent from beck1619@umn.edu will be sent a few days before the class with the Zoom link.
Cost: FREE

Fall Yard and Garden Maintenance
2022-09-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Fall Yard and Garden Maintenance
Getting ready to tuck in your gardens for the winter?
Preparing your lawn and gardens for fall will get them ready for success in the spring. It’s a great time to take note of what worked and what you may want to do different next year. This class will last approximately 60 minutes plus time for questions.
Register for this class by choosing a class date here.
You will receive a copy of your Registration form via email. An email sent from beck1619@umn.edu will be sent a few days before the class with the Zoom link.
Cost: FREE
