UMN Extension Hennepin County Master Gardeners

08/06/2026

Phenology is the study of the timing and cyclical patterns of events in the natural world. Check out this post by Hennepin County Master Gardener Val McGruder, recording her observations about the transition from spring to summer.

The transition from Spring to Summer is rapid and brings daily changes in our Flora and Fauna. Seasons and Phenology Phenology can help us track how our seasons are progressing, but it can be tricky to know when we should focus on tracking these changes. I did some research and discovered that each....

08/06/2026

Join us at the Richfield Farmers Market this Saturday!

08/01/2026

Have you ever thought about becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer? It's a great way to learn about plants, meet new gardening friends, and do good in the community. Applications are open now through October 1!

More information on the application process is available here: https://hennepinmastergardeners.org/become-a-master-gardener/

And check out our blog for some posts about what it's like to join the program! https://hennepinmastergardeners.org/gardening-tales/

07/30/2026

The Noko Rebel Gardeners, including Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Caroline Hallstrom, have been hard at work installing more than 20 raised garden beds for neighbors and donating homegrown produce to help combat food insecurity. Read more about this great project in the here!

“It’s like a small whale.” This is how Caroline Hallstrom describes the volume of 25 cubic yards of soil she needed to find a place for in June after hustling to get it donated from the …

07/25/2026

Wildlife is an important part of the natural environment, but it's frustrating when deer and rabbits undo all your hard work. Check out this post with advice from Extension Educator Robin Trott on dealing with these critters!

Wildlife is part of gardening life, and so is the ritual of trying to outsmart them. Some tactics work. Some don’t.

07/11/2026

The is off to a great start!

https://hennepinmastergardeners.org/events/learning-garden-tour/

07/10/2026

Tomorrow, July 11th, is the Learning Garden Tour!

The Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour is happening Saturday, July 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year's tour will open up ten gardens across Southern Hennepin County. Each garden is at a private residence of a Master Gardener. It showcases research-based technique...