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ustin is the owner of the native plant nursery Blazing Star Gardens, and is well known for producing and landscaping with native plants. In addition to growing and marketing beautiful native plants, he is a professional landscaper and garden designer who understands many people want beautiful, high-quality gardens with native plants. His mission for...
Course Description: If you don’t already love your chainsaw, you will after this class. We will focus on chainsaw safety and operation, and briefly touch on maintenance. We will discuss finding and caring for PPE (personal protective equipment) that fits you properly, creating and maintaining a safe work environment, and safe chainsaw operation. We will bring several different chainsaws to show...
St. Patrick’s Day cooking is often defined by a narrow set of expectations, but Irish food has always been more layered than a single holiday plate. In this demonstration and tasting class, Chef Cheo offers a fresh perspective on traditional Irish flavors, exploring recipes, techniques and presentations that feel both familiar and unexpected. Rooted in...
Join Chisago County Master Gardener Dianne to learn about blueberry varieties developed specially for our climate. She will cover soil preparation, specifics of soil improvement, pruning, and care of new and established plants. Come and learn how to make the most of your blueberry plants! Email humb0025@umn.edu to register so we have enough handouts available.
We all want more family time and less mowing lawns. Selecting the right type of grass and knowing how to use low-input management practices will help you find that time. Join us to see the difference in grass types and learn about getting more time to play than work. Click here to view the full...
Now you can enjoy this timeless tradition throughout the changing seasons as our chef creates delectable savories and sweets that include classic flavors as well as seasonal twists. Nestled in the Snyder building's Tea Room, this event is sure to delight the senses. Guests are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum before or...
ABOUT: New Farmer U is Marbleseed’s signature weekend retreat designed to help beginning and intermediate farmers strengthen the business side of their farms. This training is offered by Marbleseed with regional partners in different states each year. For more than a decade, this event has supported farmers in building confidence around financial management, strategic planning,...
Celebrate the sweetness of spring at the Arboretum's Maple Fest — with delicious pancakes paired with hands-on maple syrup learning experiences. Guests can enjoy freshly made pancakes, sausage and local maple syrup before or after exploring Maple Fest stations, where educators and volunteers demonstrate how maple sap is collected, processed and transformed into syrup. This...
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: Register for the many...
Have you ever wanted to grow fruit trees in your own backyard and harvest home grown fruits or start a small orchard? This class will give you the skills and hands-on experience to learn how to hand make your own fruit trees, repair damaged trees, and add on different fruits to existing trees to save...
Spring Membership Meeting and Educational Presentations Sunday, March 22, 2026, Noon to 2:30 PM at Bachman's on Lyndale, Minneapolis 12:00 PM "Growing and Showing Lilies for Beginners" - informal question and answer with Tim Zimmerman who will provide a demonstration on showing lilies. 12:30 PM Membership Meeting 1:30 PM Speaker: David Zlesak, Professor at University...
Want to attract bees, butterflies, and birds to your home garden? Learn to select plants and design a native plant garden that supports wildlife and brings beauty to your outdoor space! This workshop includes a presentation by Metro Blooms Design+Build landscape designers on pollinator-friendly plantings and landcare practices that can be adopted in your home...
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