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Plants, Performances, Poets, Painters! Start the day with a run, watch evil spirits flee as the Lion Dances!, practice some calming Tai Qi, learn about Hmong , Dakota and Chinese Medicinal Plants, delight in a flowing peony flower dance, experience Sound Therapy, go on a sensory walk, thrill to the ethereal sounds of the Guzheng...
You don't need to dig up a huge plot in your backyard to grow your own food. Even if you have only a small space available on your porch or patio, you can create an edible container garden. All you need is a sunny spot in which to place your container, and a few vegetables...
Are you looking for alternatives to harsh chemicals when it comes to controlling Japanese Beetle grubs, Mosquitos and Ants in your lawn and yard? Join us to learn about natural alternatives available to help control these pesky insects that are safer for your pets, family, and won't harm beneficial insects or the environment. Chisago County...
“Viewpoint” brings together the distinct artistic lenses of Brian Jensen and Mary Meuwissen to explore how we perceive our surroundings. Jensen offers a viewpoint rooted in clarity and memory—his precision-based acrylics on wood capture the iconic beauty of Minnesota’s landscapes and lakes with a storyteller’s eye. In contrast, Meuwissen offers a viewpoint from within. Her abstract, luminous...
Join other literature aficionados for thoughtful discourse led by UMN Distinguished Teaching Professor Emerita, Toni McNaron. Books in the Garden is a continuation of the ongoing series by the same title, but you do not need to have attended any previous series to join us for the 2026 course. In each of these books, the class will...
The Rochester Garden and Flower Club presents a plant sale in the Horticultural Building on the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. The sale offers healthy, locally grown plants. Vendors from local garden nurseries are also included. Proceeds from our sale are used to support the mission of gardening education in the Rochester area. Dates for the sale...
Learn what stories the plants tell about Arboretum history, people, research and more! Join Arboretum staff and volunteers for a 30-minute, 0.25 mile walking tour of the Arboretum's formal gardens. This tour consists of 4-6 stops at various areas around the garden and is on a fully accessible trail. Tours are available Friday thru Monday...
Rain or Shine! Great deals on perennials, native plants, orchids, heirloom vegetables, roses, herbs and annuals. Open at 8:00 a.m. until sold out.
From pollinators and urban trees to ecosystems and everyday plant uses, Discovery Booths are sure to spark curiosity and inspire an appreciation for nature — at the Arboretum and elsewhere. Discovery Booths are included with general daily admission, which is free for members and ages 15 and younger and $20-$25 for non-members ages 16 and...
Soak up spring at the beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans select weekends in May. Enjoy live music and food and beverage for purchase as you check out your favorite makers from past years and discover new ones. Markets will be in the Scarecrow Hill area and...
“As a man who long convinced himself that he lived on the edge of the world, here’s my wish for you: Embrace the awe. Allow yourself to feel alone. Then remember you are not.” Join us May 27th at Subtext Books to celebrate the release of On An Inland Sea: Writing the Great Lakes and its...
Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your healer. Practice learning through guided awareness. Discover how the process can awaken your senses and calm your mind. Leave feeling refreshed and encouraged to continue your Shinrin-yoku practice. See select dates through September and visit...
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