Anoka County Master Gardeners

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

Upcoming events

  • Plant Sale

    Plant Sale

    May 13, 2025; 9am - 7pm

    Come find a wide selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables and more, all at great prices!

    New and Improved this year:

    Streamlined Check-out

    More plants—choose from thousands of MN grown varieties.

  • Ask a Master Gardener Booths

    Want to Talk Plants? Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners will be on site to help answer general gardening and landscape questions and to offer advice on topics such as choosing the right plant for the right place, creating a healthy, sustainable lawn and landscape, planting for pollinators, and more.

    Multiple dates and locations to choose!

  • Diagnostic Clinics

    Begins June 18th, and runs every Wednesday from 6-7:30pm. An additional Saturday clinic will be offered this year on July 12th from 12-1:30pm.

    Bring up to 3 samples or photos with you and let our Master Gardeners assist you in identification or diagnoses of your problem and to offer best practice recommendations for your garden or landscape concerns.

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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.