We are constantly updating our list of events, so please check back frequently to view new listings.
To list your event on our Web site or in Northern Gardener Magazine, complete the form by clicking here or download it and mail it to: Minnesota State Horticultural Society, 2705 Lincoln Drive, Roseville, MN 55113. You may also fax the form to 651-643-3638. Submissions must include all information requested on the form. Calendar of Events submissions for the magazine must be received eight weeks prior to the publication date. If you miss the magazine deadline, your event will still be included on our Web Calendar.
Deadlines for Publication in Northern Gardener Magazine:
January/February Issue: November 1.
March/April Issue: January 1.
May/June Issue: March 1.
July/August Issue: May 1.
September/October Issue: July 1.
November/December Issue: September 1.
Although we try our best to include all submitted event items, due to space issues, we cannot guarantee that all events will be published.
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july Garden Club Meetings, Plant Sales, Garden Tours
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Auxiliary Private Garden Tour
Sunday, July 11, 9 a.m. to noon, 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., or 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 13, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 9 a.m. to noon, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 14, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 9 a.m. to noon, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The 26th annual Auxiliary Garden Tour is a rare opportunity to visit four spectacular private gardens in the west metro. Garden tour guests travel in comfortable, escorted air-conditioned buses to view the gardens. Enjoy an epicurean delight on the Morgan Terrace accompanied by live harp music. Sunday champagne brunch, $55. Tues/Wed luncheon, $50; will follow the three hour tour. Reservations can be made by calling 952-443-1453 or visit www.arboretum.umn.edu/auxiliary.aspx for more details and to print out copy of reservation form.
Maplewood Nature Center -
Lake Phalen Wildflower Walk
Tuesday, July 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Meet at the Phalen Park Beach House, Phalen Drive and Wheelock Parkway, Maplewood.
Tour the incredible shoreline plantings at Lake Phalen. Learn to identify some of our native wildflowers and hear the story of how this shoreline was restored. Directions to Lake Phalen Beach House: From Wheelock Parkway, turn north at the stop sign onto Phalen Drive. Parking for the Beach House is the first parking lot on the right. Registration is limited for this free event. To register, please call Shelly at the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District: 651- 792-7965 or email shelly@rwmwd.org.
“A Walk in the Garden” Educational Series -
Mexican/Italian Gardening
Wednesday, July 14, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Veteran’s Peace and Master Gardener Demonstration Garden south of the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. N.W., Andover.
Classes will be taught by Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteers and will include many useful gardening tips and University of Minnesota research-based information. These classes immediately follow the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinics also held at the Bunker Hills Activities Center. Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension - Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Classes are free* but pre-registration is required due to space limitations. (*A $5 material fee will be collected for the Tea Garden Class.) Please call 763-755-1280 to reserve your space. For a copy of the brochure go to http://www.extension.umn.edu/county/Anoka or http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/anoka/ for a complete brochure that lists the class descriptions.
Soroptimist International of Fargo annual Garden Tour
Wednesday, July 14, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 15, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.
North Fargo gardens on Wednesday, July 14 and South Fargo gardens on Thursday, July 15. See tickets for each garden address.
Tickets available at all Hornbachers Stores, Baker Nursery Gardens and both Shotwells locations. Cost: Tickets are $10 for one day or $15 for both days. Contact: Judy Anderson, 701-261-3157 or Cindy Thrall, 701-361-6333.
Rochester Garden and Flower Club Annual Garden Tour
Thursday, July 15, 4 to 9 p.m.
Rochester Tech. and Comm. College-Heintz Center Bldg - Horticulture Technology Center, 1926 Collegeview Dr. S.E., Rochester. (Starting point to purchase maps; maps available 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
Tour 6 Rochester area gardens ranging in size of a city lot to country acreage. Fabulous "take home" ideas. Be sure to visit the S.M.A.R.T Gardens outside the Horticulture Technology Center and enjoy a Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream Cone at the Gazebo. Rain or shine event. Contact: Connie Parrett, 507-254-4368 or cabspar@charter.net. www.rgfc.org.
Gardens are located throughout the Minneapolis metro area. Upon purchase of a ticket you will receive a program booklet with the locations and addresses of the beautiful gardens on the tour.
Spend the day strolling through award-winning private gardens. Whether you're an expert gardener or just finding your inner green thumb, there is something for you! Learn from Hennepin County master gardeners, enjoy a variety of local art work and take in the beautiful sights of the gardens. Cost: $20 per ticket. Contact: Rose Rosario, 612-798-8343 or roser@fraser.org. www.fraser.org/calendar.
Saturday, July 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour; 4:30 to 7 p.m. Garden Party Reception.
Houston County Women's Resources, 112 Main St., Hokah.
This garden tour will allow you to see the extraordinary beauty of the driftless region in the extreme SE corner of the state. Come tour many secret gardens of this lovely area and stay for a garden party. Watch for colorful barn quilts too. Cost: $10 by July 14; $12 July 15 or later. Ticket price includes admission to "garden party" reception with live music, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. Contact: Mary Thompson, 507-894-4745 or mlthompson@acegroup.cc. www.hcwr.org.
Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 East 7th Street, Maplewood.
Take a hike to look for turtles, touch and see one up close. Share your turtle stories, and discover the several kinds that live in Minnesota. Cost: $3/child, pre-register by July 15. Families with children ages 3 and up. Contact: Karen Wachal, 651-249-2170 or karen.wachal@ci.maplewood.mn.us.
Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, July 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event includes a number of committee-selected gardens throughout the Stillwater area and into Mahtomedi where visitors will take part in a self-guided tour. Tickets for the St. Croix Garden Tour are $15; children under age 12 are free. Tickets are tax deductible. The event supports the programs and services of FamilyMeans, a Stillwater-based nonprofit agency serving people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels. For more information, visit the events section at www.familymeans.org or call 651-439-4840.
Start at 24 N. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul.
10 gardens in St. Paul, Mendota Hts., West St. Paul, Sunfish Lake and Inver Grove Hts. are open for viewing. Includes two estate gardens, and many unique plant varieties. Cost: $10/person. Contact: Jan Anderson, 651-815-7481 or jananderson75@comcast.net.
Edelweiss Nursery, 5175 Washburn Road, Duluth.
Begin the day with a catered lunch at Edelweiss Nursery, receive a map for self-guided visits to 4 over-the-top Fabulous Duluth private gardens. Cost: $15 per person. Registration by July 15 please.
Call, stop by, or mail names, phone number, and payment. Contact: Debbie Braeu, 218 525 3949 or info@edelweissnursery.com. edelweissnursery.com.
Saturday, July 18, Exhibit entries: 7 to 9 a.m., Judging: 9 a.m. to noon, Open to the Public: 12 to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 19, 12 to 4 p.m.
Southtown Mall, SE Corner of Penn Avenue S. and Hwy 494, Bloomington.
The Edina Garden Council, Richfield Garden Club Council and Bloomington Affiliated Garden Clubs make up the “Tri-City” garden clubs. Free and open to the public. Preregistration required for entries in design, special exhibits, and horticulture. Contacts: Phyllis Larsen, plarsen8200@comcast.net or 952-888-3723; Kathleen “Kat” Hanson, katzhatz@msn.com or 612-866-9289.
St. Cloud Flower and Garden Club - Lorna Nestel’s Tour of Private Gardens in St. Cloud
Monday, July 19, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud.
Meet at the east door of the Whitney Senior Center to pick up a map and directions to featured gardens. Contact: Ann, 320-253-3618.
Wednesday, July 21, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 East 7th Street, Maplewood.
Hike the trails at twilight to look for bats and listen for their clicks and chirps with our electronic echo-locator. What do bats eat? Where do bats live? Examine a bat house and receive free bat house plans. Cost: $3/person, pre-register by July 19. Adults, families,
and children 6 and up. Contact: Karen Wachal, 651-249-2170 or karen.wachal@ci.maplewood.mn.us.
Horticultural Science Garden & Classroom, Corner of Gortner & Folwell Avenues, University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus, St. Paul.
Soil is the foundation of all gardens. Learn how to maximize the beauty, productivity and health of your garden by assuring the best possible results from your plants throughout the growing season. Discussion will include soil compositions, nutrients, amendments and sampling, plus visit the U of M's Soil Test Laboratory to learn how soils are analyzed and what the results mean for your garden from university soil experts. Cost: $20. Contact: Master Gardener State Program Office, 612-625-4211 for more information and registration.
Bachman's Heritage Room, 6010 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis.
Gorgeous daylily blooms of all forms, colors, and sizes from Daylily Society of Minnesota member gardens will be on display. Free and open to the public. Contact: Darla Nyquist, Daylily Society of Minnesota Show Chair, 320-286-5757 or dnn88@msn.com; Kathleen Lamb, Daylily Society of Minnesota Publicity Director, 763-422-0015 or kmlamb@earthlink.net.
Carver/Western Hennepin
Gardeners will have an opportunity to view some of the finest gardens in Carver & Scott counties. The garden tour offers 7 beautiful diverse/unique gardens designed by master gardeners ranging from vegetable, rain, cottage, sun, shade, formal, natural to patio in the southwest metro. You will take home lots of fresh ideas for your garden. Gardens are not handicapped accessible. Look for lavender flags. Cost: Tickets $10 thru July 11; tickets can be purchased the day of the tour at any garden site for $12. Tickets are available at:
Carver County Extension office, 952-466-5300 or the Scott County Extension office, 952-492-5410. Contact: Flossie Finnicum, 952-472-1269 or flossiegarden@yahoo.com. http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/carverscott/
Minnesota Water Garden Society's 13th annual water garden tour
Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All around the Twin Cities.
Explore some of the premier water gardens including sites with ponds, streams, water falls, fish. Master Garderners and members of MWGS will be available, while manufactures will be on hand to demonstrate new products and give advice on building a water garden. Kids will have various activities. Tickets: on or before July 1, $12.50 per person.
$15 after. Children under 15 free with a paid adult.
Purchase online at www.MWGS.org. Contact: 612-803-POND (7663).
Northwest Twin Cities area gardens, including Buffalo and Elk River.
Join us for a fun daylily garden tour by motorcoach bus. Lunch included. Reservations required. Cost: $10 for Daylily Society of Minnesota members; $15 for nonmembers. Contact Tour Chair for details. Contact: Amanda Engstrom, Daylily Society of Minnesota President, 952-895-9404 or amandaengstrom@netscape.net.
“A Walk in the Garden” Educational Series -
How to Keep Your Garden Healthy
Wednesday, July 28, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Veteran’s Peace and Master Gardener Demonstration Garden south of the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. N.W., Andover.
Classes will be taught by Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteers and will include many useful gardening tips and University of Minnesota research-based information. These classes immediately follow the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinics also held at the Bunker Hills Activities Center. Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension - Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Classes are free* but pre-registration is required due to space limitations. (*A $5 material fee will be collected for the Tea Garden Class.) Please call 763-755-1280 to reserve your space. For a copy of the brochure go to http://www.extension.umn.edu/county/Anoka or http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/anoka/ for a complete brochure that lists the class descriptions.
Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 East 7th Street, Maplewood.
Touch and see our hognose snake, tree frog, toad, and tiger salamander. Watch some of them slurp up a treat! Learn how they live, and what you can do to ensure their survival in the wild. Free, pre-register by July 29. All ages. Contact: Karen Wachal, 651-249-2170 or karen.wachal@ci.maplewood.mn.us.
