Start: Saturday, April 12, 2025 8:00AM
End: Saturday, April 12, 2025 3:00PM
What's in Store for You?
Expert-Led Classes - Choose from 16+ sessions on topics like:
Native plants and prairies
Pollinator-friendly gardening
Sustainable lawn care
Cut flower garden design
Tree and shrub care
Keynote Speaker - Larry Weber!
Discover the hidden world of goldenrods and the incredible biodiversity they support! Larry Weber, an award-winning naturalist and lifelong phenologist, will take us on a fascinating journey through these late-season blooms.
Make and Take Workshops - Get creative with hands-on projects!
Magical Mushrooms - Craft a unique concrete mushroom for your garden! ($15)
Aromatherapy Oils - Blend custom herbal oils to take home! ($5)
Succulent Station - Create a stunning succulent bowl!
Floral Arranging - Design and take home a fresh bouquet! ($25)
Vendor Fair and Resource Booths - Browse gardening tools, plants, and expert advice!
Soil Testing Available - Bring a soil sample for analysis by the University of Minnesota Soil Testing Lab ($21).
Lunch Available! - Pre-order a turkey, ham, or vegetarian sandwich lunch from Zupas for just $12. (No on-site concessions available.)
How to Register
Online registration: z.umn.edu/2025HLGF (Deadline: March 31, 2025)
*Walk-in registration: $50 at the door (class preference and lunch not guaranteed).
Questions? Contact us at AnokaCtyHLGF@umn.edu or call 763-324-3495.
Join us for a fun, educational day to kick off the gardening season!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Price:
General Admission: USD 40.00
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