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About the Master Gardeners in Anoka County

Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers whose job is to educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using readily-available, up-to-date research-based information. This educational effort is designed to enhance the public's quality of life and to promote good stewardship of the environment. 

Anoka County Master Gardeners:

• Educate adults by teaching classes at the Home Landscaping and garden Fair, the Walk in the Garden Series or upon request by local organizations (see our Events page)
  
• Educate youth in schools through the Junior Master Gardener program, the GAPS Challenge program and 4H programs
• Provide landscape design and instruction for Habitat for Humanity sites
• Answer residents' horticulture questions via the Yard and Garden Line phone service
• Serve weekly throughout summer at the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinics
• Set up Ask A Master Gardener Booths at local garden centers, community events, Anoka County Fair and at the Nowthen Threshing Show
• Assist with partnering organizations such as Great River Greening, local watershed districts, Anoka County Parks
• Design and maintain the Anoka County Veteran's Peace and Master Gardener Demonstration Garden
  

Join us!

A love of gardening, a search for knowledge and a desire to share that knowledge with others is central to why people join the Master Gardener program. Learn more about becoming a Master Gardener.