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Hennepin County Master Gardener Learning Garden Tour

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Date

Add to Calendar 2024-07-13 08:30:00 2024-07-13 16:30:00 Hennepin County Master Gardener Learning Garden Tour Visit 10 gardens in Edina and Minneapolis, that demonstrate landscapes adapted to a variety of situations. Each stop is a home garden of a Hennepin County Master Gardener volunteer. Learn about the latest trends and techniques backed by university research.One stop on the tour features two neighboring front yard gardens that demonstrate small-space gardening and raised beds. This stop will include a food truck and educational resources from University of Minnesota Extension and other community partners.The 2024 Learning Garden Tour emphasizes gardening practices that are achievable in almost every setting by the beginner or experienced gardener. Tour includes:Ten one-of-a-kind gardens showcasing a wide variety of designs, locations, and styles.An education station at every stop covering topics such as edible landscaping, rain gardens, and living with jumping worms.Fun and useful gardening-related accessories at the “Garden Shed,” and the “Book Nook” stocked with books for kids and adults.Featured plant lists and garden stories that can inspire your next gardening project.A chance to get trusted, reliable information when you chat with Hennepin County Master Gardener volunteers about your specific questions or concerns.A great opportunity to explore urban and suburban garden settings.Garden locations will be available on our website,  before the tour. Northwestern Hennepin County Neighborhoods Northwestern Hennepin County Neighborhoods Northwestern Hennepin County Neighborhoods America/Chicago public

Time

Central time

Location

Northwestern Hennepin County Neighborhoods
MN

Contact

Terry Straub, strau097@umn.edu or 612-596-2130

 

Visit 10 gardens in Edina and Minneapolis, that demonstrate landscapes adapted to a variety of situations. Each stop is a home garden of a Hennepin County Master Gardener volunteer. Learn about the latest trends and techniques backed by university research.

One stop on the tour features two neighboring front yard gardens that demonstrate small-space gardening and raised beds. This stop will include a food truck and educational resources from University of Minnesota Extension and other community partners.

The 2024 Learning Garden Tour emphasizes gardening practices that are achievable in almost every setting by the beginner or experienced gardener. Tour includes:

  • Ten one-of-a-kind gardens showcasing a wide variety of designs, locations, and styles.
  • An education station at every stop covering topics such as edible landscaping, rain gardens, and living with jumping worms.
  • Fun and useful gardening-related accessories at the “Garden Shed,” and the “Book Nook” stocked with books for kids and adults.
  • Featured plant lists and garden stories that can inspire your next gardening project.
  • A chance to get trusted, reliable information when you chat with Hennepin County Master Gardener volunteers about your specific questions or concerns.
  • A great opportunity to explore urban and suburban garden settings.

Garden locations will be available on our website,  before the tour.

Cost

  • Single tickets: $15 in advance; $20 on the day of the tour.
  • Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
  • Children under 12 get in free with a paying adult. The tour is held rain or shine.
  • The tour is held rain or shine. All sales final.

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