MSHS Events
Congratulations, Potted Plant Show Winners
The 2021 Minnesota State Fair was different in many ways, but in keeping with tradition, the first two days of the fair included displays of some of the prettiest potted plants Minnesotans can grow. The MSHS Potted Plant Show includes categories for houseplants, container plants, cacti and more. And, Minnesota gardeners did not disappoint. We…
Read MoreMarking One Year with MSHS
By Rick Juliusson, executive director It’s been exactly one year since I started at MSHS as the new executive director. Starting a new job at the height of the pandemic was interesting—instead of meeting the team with homemade cupcakes at the office, I was treated on Day One to a 2-hour online meeting with the…
Read MoreGarden Gathering Returns
After a year break due to the pandemic, MSHS donors and supporters visited the garden of Steve and Pauline Danielson for the annual Garden Gathering. The Danielson’s Maplewood garden is featured in the July/August 2021 issue of Northern Gardener. The Danielsons started the garden on a completely empty lot nearly 25 years ago. Talking to…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our Great Gardening Contest 2020 Winners
Our first digital gardening competition is in the books, and you knocked our gardening clogs off! Our social media feeds were flooded with Great Gardening Contest2020 entries from Upper Midwest gardeners of all skill levels, backgrounds and growing styles. A panel of credentialed judges reviewed all the entries, and we’re excited to share this year’s…
Read MoreHome Show Speakers: Pollinators, Mushrooms, Design and More!
We’ll be at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center starting Wednesday this week, and we hope you will stop by to get a taste of spring. We’ll have a great selection of bulbs and bare-root plants to choose from at the home show, lots of interesting speakers to hear and…
Read MoreSummer Bulbs: Planting and Care Tips
Summer bulbs are the show-offs of the garden. They’re big, they’re bright, they’re colorful, some are even a little bit loud—and that’s what we love about them! Each year, MSHS sells summer bulbs during the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show, which begins in two weeks. We’re often asked whether people can really buy their bulbs…
Read MoreSpring Garden Gala Has Native Plant Flair
It’s officially a trend: Many gardeners are looking for ways to incorporate more native plants in their yards and landscapes to benefit bees, butterflies, insects and wildlife. This year, the MSHS Garden Gala will focus on garden-worthy native plants and how to use them in your garden to create beauty and habitat. The gala is…
Read MoreHands-on Classes, Discounts and More at MSHS Holiday Open House
You’ll have a chance to make a holiday wreath or a holiday swag, purchase deeply discounted gift memberships in MSHS and browse garden-themed decor, books and T-shirts at the MSHS Holiday Open House to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at our new office space at 1935 W. County Rd.…
Read MoreCelebrate the Holidays with MSHS
Wasn’t Halloween just last week? I guess it was, but it’s not too early to plan your holiday decor and gift giving with some help from MSHS. This year, we’re hosting several events that will get you excited about the upcoming holidays, including two this week. On Thursday, we’re sponsoring a Make & Take Evergreen…
Read MoreAn Insider’s Look at Trends in Gardening
We’re so excited to be teaming with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on a program called “Trending Horticulture: Advancing the Art and Science of Gardening,” which will be held July 18 at the arboretum. This event is geared toward slightly more experienced gardeners and gardening enthusiasts who want to go deeper into topics and ideas and…
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