The University of Minnesota Master Gardener Program trains volunteers to work educating people in their communities about horticulture. Learn about becoming part of this rewarding program today!

2008 Master Gardener State Conference
The 2008 State Conference, September 12-13, will be held in Hutchinson, MN, and hosted by the Meeker and McLeod county Master Gardeners. Great classes and area tours will be offered on Friday, and classes to suit just about everyone's interest will be held on Saturday at Ridgewater College. For a details, schedules, maps and prices, click here or register online.

2008 Summer Newsletter
Find out more about the 2008 State MG Conference, event dates and descriptions, and much more! Click here to view the PDF!

2007 Annual Master Gardener Highlight Report
Check out the impact Minnesota Master Gardener volunteers are making across the state – over 106,000 volunteer service hours valued at over $2.1 million. The 2007 Master Gardener Highlight Report recaps the year for both state and county programs through stories, stats, and photos. Click here to view the PDF!

Plant a Row for the Hungry this Summer
When you plan your garden this year, please join the thousands of gardeners who “Plant a Row for the Hungry.” Plant a Row is a national campaign designed to help gardeners make a difference in their community by donating fresh produce to food banks and shelters. More...

New Online Master Gardener Shop!
Now you can purchase your UMN Extension Master Gardener apparel and other items online! Visit the new online Master Gardener Shop for shirts, hats, bags, eco-friendly items and more - all available with the Master Gardener logo and your county name on them. Items will be shipped direct to you, usually within just a few weeks!

Master Gardener Core Course
Contact your local County Extension Office for information about our next classes.

State Conference
Save the Date - State Conference will be held September 12-13th, 2008 in Hutchinson, MN

Master Gardeners in Minnesota Counties
Find out about the Master Gardeners in your county for region-specific horticultural information and events.