A one-day learning opportunity that mixes classroom learning with local gardening and environmental related vendors.  Presented by the Chisago County Master Gardeners (CCMG) an outreach program of the U of MN Extension, in partnership with the Chisago Soil & Water Conservation District and Chisago Lakes Community Education.

Two ways to participate:

1. Register for the many great classes for only $15.00, for this price you will attend the keynote address as well as three different sessions. If you wait, classes might be full – walk ins the day of the event will be $20.
2. Just show up (No Cost) and visit the many great local vendors. You can purchase fun gardening/environmental items to help get you in the mood for spring!

Keynote: Kate Freund, MN Master Naturalist, When Flowers Meet Bees; Synchronizing Planting with Pollinator Activity. Class topics include: Food Forests, Biochar, Manures, Rain Gardens, Growing Giant Veggies, Drip Irrigation, Gardening in Raised Beds, Companion Planting, Houseplants, Herbs, Growing a Cutting Garden, Honey Bees, and so much more!

Register right away before classes fill up! https://isd2144.arux.app/course/3324/winter-2026/2026-master-gardener-expo

step 1 ~ Click the above Link

step 2 ~ Enroll Now

step 3 ~ Choose Your Lunch

Step 4 ~ Select one class per time slot

Step 5 ~ Check out/Pay

Step 6 ~ Show up and Enjoy!

2026 Garden Expo ~ 3/21/2026 @ the Wildcat Community Center, 29330 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom MN 

For registration assistance Call ~ 651-213-2600

Email any questions to humb0025@umn.edu