Selecting Vegetable Varieties
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Louis Park Library, 3240 Library Ln, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426
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.

Starting Your Vegetable Garden
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344, United States
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!

Spring Plant Sale 2026
2026-05-16 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Menominee) | Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN, 55343
2026 Hennepin County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Hopkins Pavilion – 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN 55343
Offering perennials, annuals, natives, vegetables, herbs & more!
Our new plant list will be available in mid March.
Check out the 2025 Plant List
Note: day of sale availability is subject to seed germination and grower success!!!
23,000 Plants — More than ever before! One of the largest plant sales in Hennepin County.
Bring your wagon!
Fully staffed by Master Gardener Volunteers ready to answer all your gardening questions.
Free parking!
ALL PRICES WILL INCLUDE SALES TAX
Latest from the Gardening Tales Blog
Mountain mint is magic
Pollinator 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.
Hollering for Hellebores
Struggling 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.
Welcome to the Prairie Smoke-show!
In 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.
Herb Gardening with Limited Space
Have 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.
Unique Plants to Try in 2025
Looking 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.
Drama in the Garden
Planting 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!
Sunny but Challenging
Got 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!
The Case for Natives: Drought Tolerant Plants
In 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!
Coleus for Color
From shade to sun, there are plants with fancy foliage to brighten up your outdoor spaces. Read our blog on the versatile Coleus!
Crop Rotation 101
Learn more about planting to support productive plants and preventing pests and disease when planning your edible garden for the season.
Tomatoes 101: Indeterminate vs. Determinate
You’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.
Make Time for Thyme
Did you know that all thyme plants are the same? Read our thyme blog to learn more about growing thyme and the different varieties.

Sustainability in the Garden
2026-06-20 10:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Louis Park Library, 3240 Library Ln, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426
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.

Learning Garden Tour 2026
2026-07-11 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
2026 Hennepin County Master Gardener Learning Garden Tour
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Southeast suburbs of Hennepin County

Maintaining Your Garden
2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Louis Park Library, 3240 Library Ln, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426
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.
