Winter Seed Sowing
Anxious for spring? Looking through seed catalogs? Start your vegetable and flower seeds in the heart of the winter. Learn the steps in creating this fun winter project and get a kick start on your garden this winter. Click here to see the full catalog and register. Details on page 13.
Growing and Using Herbs in Minnesota
Whether you're envisioning a small container garden or a raised bed in your yard, herbs are a fantastic addition to any space, serving a wide range of purposes from providing food for pollinators to culinary & medicinal. From your garden to your table, and every step in between, come join an Anoka County Master Gardener as they guide you through planting, growing, harvesting, preserving, and cooking with herbs. To register, click here.
Grasses that Last
We all want more family time and less mowing lawns. Selecting the right type of grass and knowing how to use low-input management practices will help you find that time. Join us to see the difference in grass types and learn about getting more time to play than work. Click here to view the full calendar and to register. Course details are found on page 13.
Home Landscape and Garden Fair
Save the Date! Times listed are tentative and subject to change. More info to come in January.
Water Gardens--Planning and Planting
Are you considering adding a water feature to your yard? Or are you interested in learning more about the plants used in water gardens? Join us to learn all you need to know to plan, set up and enjoy a water feature. Click here to register and learn more.
Grasses that Last
We all want more family time and less mowing lawns. Selecting the right type of grass and knowing how to use low-input management practices will help you find that time. Join us to see the difference in grass types and learn about getting more time to play than work. Click here to view the full calendar and to register. Course details are found on page 13.
Planting a Pollinator Garden
Planting a Pollinator Garden With urbanization and the ongoing loss of key prairies and landscapes, our native bees’ and butterflies’ habitats are disappearing. These pollinators are critical for maintaining our crops as well as our home gardens. Join us to learn how to create a garden of native plants to attract, feed and house those critical pollinators. Click here to see the full catalog, register and learn more. Course details are on page 13.
Planting a Pollinator Garden
With urbanization and the ongoing loss of key prairies and landscapes, our native bees'; and butterflies'; habits are disappearing. These pollinators are critical for maintaining our crops as well as our home gardens. Join us to learn how to create a garden of native plants to attract, feed and house these critical pollinators. Register and learn more here.
Container Gardening
Do you have a small space, poor soil, or face other challenges that stand in the way of successful gardening? If so, container gardening where you grow plants in pots and other containers, instead of in the ground, could be your solution. Register and learn more here.
Plant Sale
Save the Date! Times listed are tentative and subject to change. More information to come.
Vegetable Gardening in Containers
You don't need to dig up a huge plot in your backyard to grow your own food. Even if you have only a small space available on your porch or patio, you can create an edible container garden. All you need is a sunny spot in which to place your container, and a few vegetables your family would enjoy. Register and learn more here.
Community Education: Buckthorn Buster
Anoka County Master Gardeners will be hosting this class as part of the Anoka-Hennepin Schools Fall Community Education Program
Buckthorn is a nuisance plant, forming dense thickets in forests, yards, parks, and roadsides. They crowd out native plants and displace the native shrubs and small trees. Learn how to manage this unwanted pest in your yard.
Class registration, cost and location information can be found in the following link: FALL 2025 ADULT CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES CATALOG
Community Education: Water Gardens - Planning & Planting
Anoka County Master Gardener Pam Pervenanze will be hosting this class as part of the Anoka-Hennepin Schools Fall Community Education Program
Are you considering adding a water feature to your yard? Or are you interested in learning more about the plants used in water gardens? Pam Pervenanze will share some things to consider when thinking about a water feature, show you the construction steps for her backyard pond, share some ideas for wonderful pond plants that are easy to grow and hopefully inspire you to add a water feature to your yard.
Class registration, cost and location information can be found in the following link: FALL 2025 ADULT CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES CATALOG
Ask a Master Gardener: Andover Farmers' Market
FIND US AT THE MARKET! Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners will be available on site to help you with your vegetable and gardening questions and to advise on current plant topics.
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.
Community Education: Shade Perennials - Varieties, Planting, Propagating
An Anoka County Master Gardener with six years of experience and maintains an at-home acre of landscape in partial to full shade will be hosting this class as part of the Centennial School District 12, 2025 Fall Education Program
Participants will gain a better understanding of "shade," the wide variety of plants that will grow in shade (other than Hostas!), sources for shade plants, planting tips for success, and how to propagate. Plants covered include sedges, Blood Root, Wood Iris, Meadow Rue, Ginger, Sedums, Pachysandra and many more.
Class registration, cost and location information can be found in the following link: FALL 2025 ACTIVITY GUIDE
Community Education: Planting Spring Bulbs in the Fall
Anoka County Master Gardeners will be hosting this class as part of the Centennial School District 12, 2025 Fall Education Program
Early bulbs welcome spring to the garden and are unequalled as a source of color. Bulbs bloom in many colors, sizes and shapes. They will return year after year with minimum maintenance. We'll discuss bulb types, planting bulbs and caring for bulbs. You will practice planting daffodil bulbs that you can take home.
Class registration, cost and location information can be found in the following link: FALL 2025 ACTIVITY GUIDE
Ask a Master Gardener: St. Francis Farmers' Market
FIND US AT THE MARKET! Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners will be available on site to help you with your vegetable and gardening questions and to help advise on current plant topics.
Community Education: Planting Spring Bulbs in the Fall
Anoka County Master Gardeners will be hosting this class as part of the Anoka-Hennepin Schools Fall Community Education Program
Early bulbs welcome spring to the garden and are unequalled as a source of color. Bulbs bloom in many colors, sizes and shapes. They will return year after year with minimum maintenance. We'll discuss bulb types, planting bulbs and caring for bulbs. You will practice planting daffodil bulbs that you can take home.
Class registration, cost and location information can be found in the following link: FALL 2025 ADULT CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES CATALOG
Visit Us in the Gardens - Blaine Memorial Park
Weather permitting, Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners will be on-site tending to the Blaine Memorial Park Gardens at Tom Ryan Park, west of City Hall. Feel free to stop by and visit with our volunteers!
Ask A Master Gardener: Columbus Fall Fest
Stop by for a visit and learn more about the Anoka County Master Gardener program and our involvement serving the Anoka County community. If you have gardening questions or topic of interest, we will be happy to help.
Community Education: Sod Squad “The Science of Turf Transformation”
Anoka County Master Gardeners will be hosting this class as part of the Centennial School District 12, 2025 Fall Education Program
Fall is probably your lawn's favorite season. Let's discuss selecting the right grass and how to renovate when you need to. Bring the issues you had this summer, and we'll discuss those as well. Participants will receive a checklist of lawn care tips.
Class registration, cost and location information can be found in the following link:
Ask a Master Gardener: Blaine WorldFest
Stop by for a visit at this fun family event at Tom Ryan Park, across from Blaine City Hall. We will be happy to help with your gardening questions and to introduce you to the Anoka County Master Gardener program and the ways we serve the Anoka County community. There will also be an activIty for the children. Event Link
Ask a Master Gardener: Ham Lake Farmers' & Artisan Market
FIND US AT THE MARKET! Stop by and visit with our Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners as you shop amongst local food and craft vendors and businesses. We will be happy to help with your garden and landscape questions and talk about current gardening topics. Event Link
Visit Us in the Gardens - Blaine Memorial Park
Weather permitting, Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners will be on-site tending to the Blaine Memorial Park Gardens at Tom Ryan Park, west of City Hall. Feel free to stop by and visit with our volunteers!
Ask a Master Gardener: Ramsey Happy Days Festival
Stop by our booth and learn more about the Anoka County Extension Master Gardener program and how we serve the Anoka County community. We will be happy to share garden stories and assist with your landscape and gardening questions. Event Link
Ask a Master Gardener: Ramsey Happy Days
Stop by and visit with our Anoka County Master Gardeners! Learn more about our Extension Master Gardener program and our involvement in the Anoka community. We will be happy to share garden stories and assist with your landscape and gardening questions. Ramsey Happy Days
Ask a Master Gardener: Linwood Family Fun Day
Stop by and visit with our Anoka County Master Gardeners! Learn more about our Extension Master Gardener program and our involvement in the Anoka community. We will be happy to listen to your garden stories and assist with your landscape and gardening questions!
Visit Us in the Gardens - Blaine Memorial Park
Weather permitting, Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners will be on-site tending to the Blaine Memorial Park Gardens at Tom Ryan Park, west of City Hall. Feel free to stop by and visit with our volunteers!
Ask a Master Gardener: Farmers Market on the Rum
FIND US AT THE MARKET! Stop by for a visit and let us help you with your gardening questions or to advise on current plant topics. Farmers Market on the Rum
Ask a Master Gardener: Columbia Heights Monarch Festival
Do you want to learn more about what you can do to benefit the monarch butterfly and other pollinators? Stop by and visit with our Master Gardeners and let us help with your garden questions and offer advice on plants and features that benefit pollinators or how to create and care for a pollinator friendly and sustainable landscape.
Ask a Master Gardener: Nowthen Farmers' Market
FIND US AT THE MARKET! Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners will be available on site to help you with your vegetable and gardening questions and to advise on current plant topics.
Plant Diagnostic Clinic
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.
Visit Us in the Gardens - Blaine Memorial Park
Weather permitting, Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners will be on-site tending to the Blaine Memorial Park Gardens at Tom Ryan Park, west of City Hall. Feel free to stop by and visit with our volunteers!
Ask a Master Gardener: Blaine Farmers' Market
FIND US AT THE MARKET! Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners will be available on site to help you with your vegetable and gardening questions and to advise on current plant topics.
Ask a Master Gardener: Centerville Main Street Market
Come visit us as we join local artisans and vendors on the kick-off day of this city-wide celebration. We will be more than happy to assist with gardening and landscape questions, gardening advice or to discuss current gardening topics.
Plant Diagnostic Clinic
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.
Ask a Master Gardener: Coon Rapids Farmers' Market
FIND US AT THE MARKET! Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners will be available on site to help you with your vegetable and gardening questions and to help advise on current plant topics.