Supporting
northern gardeners
for over 150 years.
Ready, Set, Grow!
All ages and skill levels welcome.
The New
Northern Gardener
As of Spring 2025, we are aligning our website and online resources with our flagship print magazine, Northern Gardener. All content and programs are still backed by the long legacy and trusted expertise of the Minnesota Horticultural Society.
This move reflects our commitment to creating access to quality education and resources for all members of our unique community of cold-climate gardeners across the region.
OUR VALUES
At Northern Gardener, we believe in…
Gardening for Health
Gardens are sanctuaries for mental, physical and social well-being. Our resources promote green spaces for mental health and physical longevity.
Cultivating Communities
Through community programs, volunteer opportunities and our magazine, we aim to bring gardeners together.
Encouraging Sustainability
Gardening protects against climate impact through conservation and wildlife-friendly practices. We promote small, meaningful steps to take in our own communities.
Accessing Education
We offer expert gardening education through our magazine, the Tool Shed and hands-on programs to make learning easy and accessible.
Building Resilience
Through Minnesota Green and Garden-in-a-Box, we empower people and communities to grow their own food and strengthen local food systems.
Growing Inspiration
Gardens are reflections of creativity and sources of discovery and play. We partner with schools and organizations to create accessible, engaging green spaces.
Motivated by Mission
Northern Gardener is brought to you by the Minnesota Horticultural Society. For more than 150 years, we have cultivated a diverse community of northern gardeners. We support cold-climate gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zones 3, 4 or 5 of all ages and skill levels and our community is more than 9,700 members strong and growing.
We provide access to expert resources for cold-climate gardeners through our seasonal Northern Gardener magazine and the Tool Shed, our online resource hub.
Our Garden-in-a-Box program inspires a new generation of gardeners and our Minnesota Green program creates public green spaces. We believe gardening has a vital impact on sustainability, health, food security, beauty and connection.
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