Welcome! Let’s talk about all things relating to the growing, showing, hybridizing and appreciation of African violets and gesneriads. And while we’re at it, anything else that’s interesting about plants too!

The Minnesota Horticultural Society (MSHS) is on a mission to transform food insecurity into food abundance through the power of urban gardening, fueled by a generous grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of the USDA. This three-year project targets the urban areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul, aiming to bolster food…

The Minnesota Hosta Society, MHS, is a nonprofit educational society established in 1991 to promote knowledge of, and interest in the shade loving landscape plant, hosta. We have educational meetings throughout the year, offer various activities for members and participate in several community events in the Twin City area.