History

DEEP ROOTS

Growing gardeners since 1866

It started with the apple

Founded in 1866 as an association of fruit growers, we took on the challenge of growing apples and other fruits in a northern climate.

Two years later, the association changed its name to include the many important phases of horticulture development in rural and urban Minnesota.

Still growing

Today, we serve northern gardeners and the horticultural industry in Minnesota and additional cold-climate regions, offering resources to thousands of members, garden clubs, plant societies, the horticultural industry and anyone who wants to grow.

We publish Northern Gardener® magazine and reach the broader Minnesota community through educational classes and events and community outreach programs, Minnesota Green, Garden-in-a-Box and the MN SEED Project.

At the ripe old age of 157+, we are now looking ahead to address current issues in horticulture, such as helping gardeners provide habitat and food for pollinators and helping cultivate underserved communities.


SPREADING ROOTS

Still a trusted resource for northern gardeners