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Art: Stillpoint, Changing Line
In a world defined by constant motion, "Stillpoint, Changing Line" explores the tension between what we hold onto and what we let go. This exhibition serves to illustrate that nothing remains static. Rather, the "line" is both a boundary and a path, marking the edge of what is known while leading us toward what is...
Free – $20
Art: Where the Seed Remembers
Where The Seed Remembers is an immersive multicultural community art exhibit that celebrates earth, creation, lineage and memory. It is co-curated by artist, storyteller, and cultural architect Joshua "Brotha Asé" Gillespie. This exhibition and accompanying celebration and community gatherings honors the connection between Mother Earth and the human experience. It explores birth, nurturing, protection, identity,...
Free – $20
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Midwest Farmers of Color Collective is a place for growers, knowledge holders, cultivators, and farmers of color. Whether you are just beginning your journey, or have been a farmer for life, this is a space for us, by us. Farmers of Color Social Zoom is hosted the last Sunday of each month from 2:00 pm -...
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With urbanization and the ongoing loss of key prairies and landscapes, our native bees'; and butterflies'; habits are disappearing. These pollinators are critical for maintaining our crops as well as our home gardens. Join us to learn how to create a garden of native plants to attract, feed and house these critical pollinators. Register and... |
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Garden Orientation & Preparation // Orientación y preparación del jardín Wednesday, April 29th and May 6th 5:30-7:30 pm Bryant Community Garden (3856 Columbus Ave S)
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Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Twin Cities Digital Artist Marlena Myles, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe, presents an augmented reality art exhibition at the Arboretum, which begins in the Harrison Sculpture Garden. Visitors use their cell phones to download the Revelo AR App to view digital images and audio at stops along the walk which honors, educates...
Free – $20
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3 events,
Art: Stillpoint, Changing Line
Art: Where the Seed Remembers
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
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Garden Orientation & Preparation // Orientación y preparación del jardín Wednesday, April 29th and May 6th 5:30-7:30pm Bryant Community Garden (3856 Columbus Ave S)
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5 events,
Art: Toward the Trees
Walk toward the trees! Take in Mary Pat Maracle’s textured photo encaustics of detailed broadleaves and Kristen Palm’s vivid, representational abstract trees and landscapes. Step back to experience Palm’s bold colors and shapes that evoke our tall sylvan relatives in acrylic, then step closer to observe the blankets of palpable wax, layered intricately by Maracle....
Free – $20
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Join the Garden Club of Minneapolis for their Annual Public Plant Sale. Discover a variety of annuals and perennials, all-season pollinator plants and natives, "fillers, thrillers, and spillers" for both sun and shade containers, succulents, coleus, hosta, vegetables, herbs, and bedding plants, as well as unique plants not found in local nurseries. Garden club members...
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Join the Garden Club of Minneapolis for their Annual Public Plant Sale. Discover a variety of annuals and perennials, all-season pollinator plants and natives, "fillers, thrillers, and spillers" for both sun and shade containers, succulents, coleus, hosta, vegetables, herbs, and bedding plants, as well as unique plants not found in local nurseries. Garden club members... |
6 events,
Plant Sale!
Shop this amazing selection of plants chosen by Arboretum horticulture experts at this annual sale featuring a wide selection of annuals, perennials, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and trees. This year we are expanding the native plant varieties. Admission is free, but shoppers need to make reservations on the website and use the entrance at the Farm...
Free
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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...
$28 – $48
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Rain or Shine – Arneson Acres Park 4711 W. 70th St. Edina, MN 55424 Nursery and member grown vegetables, herbs, perennials, natives, and sun and shade annuals, heirloom tomatoes, hanging baskets and houseplants. Plus this year Peony plants, too. |
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Annuals/Perennials/Veggies/Herbs/Natives and Hanging Baskets Pollinators love that our plants are from local reputable nurseries that do not use neonicotinoids! Cash, Checks or Credit Accepted Come and support this local non-profit group that plants and maintains the gardens at Doris Kemp Park, the Champlin cemetery, Dunning School and provides educational support to the horticulture programs at both...
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Join Great River Greening at one of Redwood County’s largest and most diverse WMA, Lamberton Wildlife Management Areas (1,350 acres). This site has been assembled over decades and provides essential habitat for many species, including the rare Regal Fritillary butterfly, whose caterpillars rely solely on prairie violets. Volunteers will plant prairie violet plugs to support a two‑year effort to reintroduce the...
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Do you have a small space, poor soil, or face other challenges that stand in the way of successful gardening? If so, container gardening where you grow plants in pots and other containers, instead of in the ground, could be your solution. Register and learn more here. |
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4 events,
Art: Where the Seed Remembers
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Art: Toward the Trees
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Treat mom to a day without cooking this Mother's Day! And what better place to celebrate than the Arboretum! Rootstock will be offering grab-and-go box lunches for advance purchase for Mother's Day. Reserve a box lunch (deadline May 6) and follow it up with a walk through the Arboretum gardens to see the spring blooms,...
$20 – $40
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Thousands of Minnesota grown plants: Perennials for sun and shade with a large Native section, Annuals, Vegetables and Herbs, Trees and Shrubs, Houseplants, Garden items and more. Includes 15,000+ neonic-free plants. Master Gardeners on hand to answer your questions. Tuesday May 12th 9am to 7pm or until plants sell out. Anoka County Fairgrounds, 3200 St.... |
5 events,
Soil & Sunshine Garden Club Plant Sale
Many annuals, perennials, tomatoes and herbs! May 14 - noon to 5 May 15 & 16 - 9 to 5 1184 115th Circle NE, Blaine Cash/check/credit accepted.
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Natural landscapes in the US and Canada have been drastically altered by human activities such as infrastructure development, logging, overgrazing, the introduction of invasive species, and fire suppression. With the current threat of climate change, it is crucial to understand the past and present ecological conditions of these landscapes to inform future restoration efforts. The...
Free
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15 events,
May Markets & Music
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...
Free – $20
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May 16th from 8-11 a.m. at St. Stephen's School parking lot, 6th and Main St., Anoka. We will have a large variety of member grown plants, perennials including a large selection of natives for both sun and shade, vegetables, houseplants, possibly some annuals and more. Members are aware of jumping worms and know not to...
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Garden Club of Ramsey County The Great Plant Sale May 16, 2026 – 9:00 am - Noon Rain or Shine – St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1807 Field Ave St. Paul, MN 55116 Nursey and member grown perennials, natives and annuals, heirloom tomatoes and houseplants. Curly willow and Dogwood branches, books and miscellaneous garden tools and...
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Ramsey County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Ave, Maplewood. The sale includes a large selection of native plants, vegetables, favorite and unique varieties of tomatoes, herbs, annual and perennial flowers, houseplants, quality garden gloves, and other...
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Come and shop our plant sale! We will have a variety of plants for sale. Our proceeds support our mission to educate and engage the community. Opens at 9:00 am and will continue selling until noon, or until all the plants are gone. Cash or check is preferred. Credit cards are accepted as well. Come...
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Come explore an abundance of sprouts and seedlings for sale at the Washington County Master Gardener's Plant Sale and Garden Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo, Building A. Choose from hundreds of varieties of plants: perennials including native and...
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Native wildflowers, ferns and grasses will be for sale from multiple vendors. This is a farmer’s market style event and each vendor operates their own market stall and is paid separately. Some vendors also offer the option to pre-order (pre-orders due by May 10 and picked up on the day of the event). Some vendors...
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Course Description: In this hands-on workshop, Stig will show you how to grow mushrooms outdoors using low tech methods like logs, patches, and bags. Thinking about expanding your food cultivation skills? Or are you simply curious about mushrooms? Either way, this workshop is for you! You’ll get the chance to make your own shiitake or...
$85
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Come and enjoy the fun of shopping from a selection of over 1000 plants! Perennials are dug from our club member’s gardens, washed to bare roots, and then planted in sterile pots using purchased potting soil. In addition, we will have a large selection of annual, vegetable, herb, and perennial seedlings started by our members.... 
Shop for unique varieties of nursery grown and member grown annuals, perennials, natives, houseplants, veggies and herbs. Visit our Garden Shed to find gently used Garden Art, books, tools and more.
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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... |
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5 events,
Art: Where the Seed Remembers
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Art: Toward the Trees
May Markets & Music
Become a beekeeper in this seven-session hands-on class that meets on the third Sunday of the month while following the life of honeybees. The first class is Sunday, April 19 and continues through October 18 unless otherwise noted. This experiential class will cover the historic folklore, agricultural politics and current sciences of sustainable beekeeping in northern climates. The seven-session...
$295
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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... |
5 events,
Art: Viewpoint
“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...
Free – $20
Rochester Garden and Flower Club Plant Sale
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...
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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...
$120 – $220
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5 events,
May Markets & Music
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...
Free – $20
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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. |
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4 events,
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Art: Toward the Trees
Art: Viewpoint
May Markets & Music
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4 events,
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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...
$28 – $48
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4 events,
May Markets & Music
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...
Free – $20
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4 events,
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Art: Toward the Trees
Art: Viewpoint
May Markets & Music
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Annual MHS Hosta Sale Saturday, June 6, 2026, 8 AM to 2 PM at Smith Coffee Cafe, 8107 Eden Prairie Road. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Over 1000 Hosta for sale, many rare and hard-to-find varieties, as well as tried-and-true favorites! While you shop, check out the MN Hosta Society Demonstration Gardens on the grounds of...
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Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. Expo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and environmental organizations. Get your landscaping questions answered.
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Saturday, June 6, 2026. 9:00am-1:00pm Oakdale Nature Preserve Large Picnic Shelter 4444 Hadley Avenue N Oakdale, MN 55128 Perennials, Natives, Vegetables, Houseplants, and Miscellaneous Garden Items.
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Volunteers will partner with Great River Greening and Superior National Forest to plant trees as part of a reforestation effort at Ninemile Campground. Volunteers will learn about forest management strategies in the face of wildfires and destructive eastern spruce budworm populations. For those interested in camping, there are campground spots available for reservation and/or first-come, first-serve basis at...
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