• Ramsey County Master Gardeners Plant Sale

    Aldrich Arena 1850 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood

    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...

  • Grow Your Own Mushrooms Outdoors

    Women's Environmental Institute 15715 River Road, North Branch

    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
  • Lakeville Area Garden Club Plant Sale

    Antlers Park 20141 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville, MN, United States

    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....

  • May Markets & Music

    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    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
  • Saint Paul Peony Festival

    St Paul Changsha China Friendship Garden 1624 Phalen Drive, St. Paul, MN, United States

    Peonies, Plants, Painting Participatory Performances!  The theme of this festival is HEALING NATURE Start the day with a run, feel evil spirits flee as the Lion Dances to thundering drums!, be transported by the flow of the Hmong bamboo reed instrument – the Qeej,  practice some calming Tai Qi.  Learn about Hmong, Dakota and Chinese...

  • Vegetable Gardening in Containers

    Northtown Library 711 County Highway 10, Blaine

    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...

  • A Year in the Life of Honeybees: Beekeeping Certification Course

    Women's Environmental Institute 15715 River Road, North Branch

    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
  • Natural Alternatives for Pest Management

    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...

  • Art: Viewpoint

    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    “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
  • Books in the Garden

    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    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
  • Rochester Garden and Flower Club Plant Sale

    Graham Park Horticulture Building Fair Grounds Avenue SE, Rochester, MN, United States

    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...

    Free