Master Gardeners of Anoka County

About Us

Educating people where they live and work about horticulture

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.

Photo from Veteran's Peace Garden

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

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

To view the results of the Master Gardener Services Survey click on: MG Services Report

2011 Final Report

For additional information regarding the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener program in Anoka County select: Master Gardener Report (Large File - Loads Slowly)

Follow Anoka County Master Gardeners at: AND/OR

Master Gardener General Information-763-755-1280

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Gardener's Grapevine

Anoka County Master Gardener Tips & Information

April 2012: Our Threatened Forests
By Bob Vaughn, Anoka County Master Gardener

March 2012: Time to Give Your Houseplants Some TLC
By Mary Heie, Anoka County Master Gardener

Feb. 2012: Drought -- what to do about it now
By Jean Kuehn, Anoka County Master Garderner

Jan 2012: Edible Landscaping
By Lynne Forbragd, Anoka County Master Gardener

Dec. 2011: Looking at a Rainbow: Iris: Beardless and Bearded
By Bob Vaughn, Anoka County Master Gardener

Nov. 2011 Keeping Evergreens Green
By Mary Heie, Anoka County Master Gardener

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Veteran's Peace Garden and Master Gardener Demonstration Garden

In 2008, a partnership was developed between Anoka County Parks and the Anoka County Master Gardeners. Since the beginning, the Master Gardeners have acquired the plants through donations. They have also been responsible for designing, maintaining and developing educational programs and research trials around the garden each year.

In 2012 the Master Gardeners offer a series of classes held in garden. This series is called "A Walk in the Garden." Please look for their class schedule by clicking on Walk in the Garden

In 2010, the theme was: "Edible Landscapes" Learn how to incorporate vegetables and fruits into your flower garden for aesthetics and function.

The garden is open to the public during regular park hours. Tours can be arranged by calling the General Information Line at 763-755-1280

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Anoka County Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic

Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinics will held on Wednesdays: May 23rd through August 29th. (Clinic will be closed on July 4th). The clinic hours are from 6 pm to 8 pm. The 2012 brochure will be on line soon.

For more information on 2011 Plant Health Clinic and Walk in the Garden Series, download a copy of the 2011 Plant Health Clinic and Walk in the Garden

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Master Gardener Plant Sale

2012 Annual Plant Sale: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 7:30 to 3:00
Anoka Armory Center atrium
408 E Main Street in Anoka, Minnesota

Great Plants! Great Values!

Shop for perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, native plants, houseplants and more while supporting the programs of the Anoka County Master Gardeners.

Master Gardeners working to prepare the plants for the April 2011 sale:

For information regarding the 2011 plant sale select:: Plant Sale Poster 2011 (LARGE FILE - LOADS SLOWLY)
Please check back, as more information on the 2012 plant sale will soon be added.

Happy Plant Sale Shoppers:

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