Anoka County Master Gardeners
Educating people about beautiful and sustainable landscapes while promoting healthy gardening practices
Upcoming events
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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!
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Save the Date! Home Landscape Garden Fair
Get ready for spring at our upcoming Home Landscape and Garden Fair. Choose from dozens of educational classes, browse creative vendor booths and talk with local organizations in our Resource Room. We are thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Stan Tekiela! Click below for more info.
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Save the Date! Plant Sale
Join us on May 12th, 2026 for one of Anoka County’s best kept secrets—our annual Master Gardener Plant Sale! Select from over 14,000 unique plants—perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, trees/shrubs and more! All plants are of the highest quality and affordable prices that can’t be beat. Thre’s no better place to stock up for the coming growing season! More info to come.
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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.