Links

Check out these links for helpful information and as a resource for answers to questions.

University of Minnesota Master Gardeners

In 2012, University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteers gave nearly 130,000 hours of service to their communities. That is an average of 52.8 hours per volunteer and a public value worth more than $2.5 million. These enthusiastic and University-trained volunteers help Minnesotans solve problems and make their communities more sustainable, more beautiful, more knowledgeable, and more fun! Click on the link for a local Master Gardener program in your area.


Northern Gardener

The Northern Gardener Magazine is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Click on the link for a bounty of information on classes for all ages, gardening events and garden clubs as well as nursery discounts.


University of Minnesota Monarch Lab Websites

The University of Minnesota Monarch Lab provides the community with valuable information on the importance of Monarch butterflies to our ecosystem. They have resources for teachers and provide curriculum to teach students about Monarch butterflies. They also have a Monarch larva monitoring program - a citizen science program that encourages volunteers to become part of this program. Click on the link to read more.


Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, a top visitor attraction in the metro area, is more than 1,100 acres of gardens and tree collections, prairie and woods and miles of trails. As a premier northern garden, the Arboretum was borne out of the University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Center and established in 1958, with the Men's Garden Club of Minneapolis credited with promoting the arboretum idea, raising funds and looking for a site. 

Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association

The Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association is the state's oldest and largest green industry trade organization. Started in 1925 as the Minnesota Nurserymen's Association, today MNLA represents and serves nursery and greenhouse growers, garden centers, irrigation contractors, industry suppliers, and a wide range of landscape professionals. The association aims to help these members operate their businesses more successfully by providing education, networking, legislative and regulatory representation, public relations, and financial benefits through group purchasing and other member services.