Support our Northern Gardener Community
Donate today to contribute to a healthier planet and inspire the next generation of gardeners.
Why donate to MHS?
Your gift strengthens food systems, contributes to a healthier planet, creates access to gardening education for all and inspires the next generation of gardeners. Together, we can plant possibility.
Your donation supports
Your gift today goes directly to support our community outreach programs and educational initiatives.
Our Garden-in-a-Box program inspires a new generation of gardeners by distributing more than 800 free gardening kits and education annually to 80+ participating schools and organizations across Minnesota.
Our Minnesota Green program cultivates public green spaces and promotes community gardening by distributing donated plants, seeds and gardening tools to participants who pay a nominal annual fee.
We create wider access to gardening resources with our seasonal magazine Northern Gardener, online courses in our Northern Gardener School and in our interactive, online resource hub, The Northern Gardener Tool Shed.
WAYS TO GIVE
DONATE NOW
Give any amount using our online form, over the phone at 651-643-3601 or by mail at 1935 County Road B2 W, Suite 125, Roseville, MN 55113.
SET UP A MATCHING GIFT
Ask your employer to match for an opportunity to double your gift. You may also search for your employer on our donation form to see if they already participate in our matching program.
BECOME A MEMBER
Donate today to become a member of MHS and unlock member perks like our seasonal magazine, discounts at local businesses and access to online education.
GIVE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP
Give the gift of gardening to friends, family and neighbors. We’ve got the perfect gift package to help them grow all year long. Don’t forget to add something from our store!
GIVE AN HONORARY GIFT
Give in honor or memory of someone in your life who loved to spread their passion for gardening. We’ll include them in our annual Impact Report.
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Special Giving Levels
Want to make even more impact with your gift? Contact us about special giving levels, memorial
gifts and our Heirloom Circle planned gifts to provide even more support to our team and mission.
SUPPORTERS ARE SAYING…
“By offering Garden-in-a-Box to our school, we lean into our role as an essential member of the community that offers staff, services and grounds to support families as they grow healthy food for their children. This strengthens our school, our relationships and our community’s trust in us.”
STACEY K.
Brooklyn Center, MN
SUPPORTERS ARE SAYING…
“The Garden-in-a-Box scholarships were an amazing introduction to household gardening, especially for low income families in Minneapolis and Saint Paul who have been generationally disconnected from the art of home gardening. Through this program we were able to give each family the opportunity to expand our community garden project to individual residences, increasing the choices, nutritional impact, and responsibility that each family has in growing their own produce.”
TARA C.
Saint Paul, MN
SUPPORTERS ARE SAYING…
“We appreciate all the numerous donations that you have inspired donors to give to community gardens. Not only do our members benefit, but it beautifies our community as well. So many people comment on our gardens and hopefully it inspires others to start up garden plots of their own.”
DENNIS B.
Cottage Grove, MN
SUPPORTERS ARE SAYING…
“I find growing flowers and veggies a source of pleasure and would love to see others have the opportunity to experience this pleasure. Keep up the good work in serving joy to the people of Minnesota.”
EMILY B.
Hastings, MN
SUPPORTERS ARE SAYING…
“The hort society does so much good. They offer programs that make a real difference.”
ERIN H.
Winona, MN
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