MSHS Events
Rethinking Garden Beauty with Piet Oudolf
The MSHS series of showings of Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf has been extremely popular during our still chilly final days of this long winter. I attended the sold-out showing at the Riverview Theatre in south Minneapolis a week ago, and have been thinking about it ever since. Piet Oudolf is one of…
Read MoreMore Garden Talks to Inspire You
We’ll be back at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show again this weekend. We hope you’ll visit our booth on the show floor of the Minneapolis Convention Center and stop by to hear some of the great speakers on the garden stage. These garden talks are informative and given by real experts in their areas.…
Read MoreGet Inspired at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show
The Minneapolis Home and Garden Show opens this weekend and once again we’ll be there selling bulbs, plants, garden books and more. We’re also hosting the Garden Stage, where you can hear a variety of speakers on garden topics. What a great way to get inspired for the garden season ahead! The Minneapolis show runs…
Read MoreBig Change at St. Paul Home and Landscape Show
The St. Paul Home and Landscape Show (formerly called the Minnesota Home and Patio Show) is changing this year, but MSHS will be there with a variety of bulbs, plants, books, garden decor and educational opportunities. Those who are MSHS members receive free admission to the show, which will be held Feb. 15-17, as part…
Read MorePiet Oudolf Film Celebrates Gardens
If you have ever visited Lurie Gardens in Chicago or the High Line in New York City, you have seen the work of noted landscape designer Piet Oudolf. He’s considered a revolutionary in landscape design and it’s true that his landscapes have a special feel. Whether its the stunning Salvia River at Lurie or the…
Read MoreWe’ve Got Holly, Jolly Holiday Events Planned
The weather may have gotten cold early this year, but we’re planning some warm, holiday events to keep your gardening spirits high. Holiday Open House and Book Sale! Our annual Holiday Open House and Book Sale will included both used and new books this year. The open house, which will be held from 9 a.m.…
Read MoreGive to Support Community Gardens
Thursday is the annual “Give to the Max” Day, an easy online way for people to donate to their favorite organizations, and this year, gifts to MSHS will be used to support community gardens in the state through our Minnesota Green program. Minnesota Green has been around to support community gardens for 30 years, and…
Read MoreBuilding Healthy Soil: There’s a Lot to Learn
Healthy soil is the key to solving many environmental problems we face today. Healthy soils clean and hold water, prevent runoff from rain and snow, re-mediate pollution, sequester carbon to reduce global warming, and grow resilient plants that are healthy for all the creatures that need them. No wonder we gardeners love to sink our…
Read MoreWhere to Find Us at the Minnesota State Fair
The gift bags are packed, the trucks are being loaded with books, T-shirts, tools and gloves, and all the plants that will be displayed in our education display are looking as good as they are going to look — MSHS is going to the Minnesota State Fair! The fair is a great place to renew…
Read MorePollinator Plants, Heirloom Tomatoes and More at Open House
Now that the heat has broken a bit and we have had some rain, it’s a great time to plant some additional vegetables or flowering plants. We’ve got lots of options at the MSHS Open House, which will be held Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MSHS office in Roseville.…
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