Anoka County Master Gardeners

Educating people about beautiful and sustainable landscapes while promoting healthy gardening practices

Upcoming events

  • Join Us! Become a Master Gardener

    Do you love gardening? Do you have a desire for life-long learning? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge or skills with others? If you answered YES to those questions, you are on the way.

    Click here for more information on becoming a Master Gardener!

  • Community Education Events

    Community Education

    Join us as we dive into gardening topics to help prepare your gardens for the spring planting season!

    Master Gardeners of Anoka County are partnering with the Community Education programs of Anoka and Centennial.

    Topics include:

    * Planting Spring Bulbs

    * Shade Perennials

    * Water Gardens

    * Buckthorn Busting

    Click below to find a listing of these events and where to find us!

  • Plant Swap

    Plant Swap

    Do you have houseplants that you want to rehome and would like to expand your houseplant diversity? If so, please fill out the on-line form in the link below to register for the Anoka County Master Gardener Plant swap on Oct. 5th.

    Houseplant Swap Event Registration

    Sunday, October 5, 2025

    1:00 AM 3:00 PM

    Bunker Lake Activities Center

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Master Gardeners in Action!

Adding spring mulch to the Blaine Veterans Memorial Gardens

Learn and Grow with Master Gardeners

Nurture Your Green Thumb with Aloe

Article by Tim Newcomb, Anoka County Extension Master Gardener

What’s Happening in the Gardens

Growing seeds indoors is a great way to extend our “gardening season”, have a stronger connection to the plants in our garden and to be able to select unique varieties you can’t find in stores. Find out how to get started, here.

Plant of the Week

Cup Plant: Click the photo to learn more about this hardy perennial that will add height and interest to your gardens

Join Us—Become a Master Gardener

Learn more about the Master Gardener Program

Visit our Become a Master Gardener page for more information and how to apply.

What’s it like to be a Master Gardener?

Hear from your neighbors. University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteers share their experiences and give an overview of the program.

2024 End of Year Report

See what the Anoka County Master Gardeners accomplished in 2024 to serve the community. Read the 2024 End of Year Report.