Master Gardeners of Anoka County http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/anoka/ en Copyright 2009 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:17:11 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.25 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss About Us Master Gardener General Information-763-755-1280

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.

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Photo from a Habitat for Humanity planting project


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

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The 2010 sale date will be held in May. Watch for updates on this event.

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Photo from the Fairy Garden Class

The Home Landscaping and Garden Fair features 17 fun and informational classes in a one day event. There is something interesting for gardeners that are interested in learning more about flowers, shrubs, trees, lawns, native and raingarden landscaping, vegetables, canning and preservation. There are even some fun garden craft classes. Stroll through the Exhibitors' Fair to see all of the great gadgets, garden art and plants. Door prizes are awarded at each booth.

Please call the main number at 763-755-1280 to make sure your name is on the mailing list to receive a brochure or e-notice of this event.

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This is a service where residents can call to have general horticulture questions answered by Master Gardeners. Leave a detailed message on the voicemail system and volunteers will research the answer and return your calls.

NOTE: Your phone must be able to receive blocked calls

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Plant and Insect Diagnostic

  • Wednesday Evenings from 6-8 PM through September 9th

    • For information on how and where to bring in a sample, download a copy of the "Catalog of Programs and Events"
    Download file

    Photo is a Stalk Borer that was brought to one of the Clinics

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    A Walk in the Garden Education Series-2 classes remaining

  • NEW DATE!! September 2-Landscape Design for Sustainability

  • August 26-Fall Bulbs and year-end Maintenance


    • Download a copy of the "Catalog of Programs and Events"

    Download file

    ]]>     http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/anoka/events/a_walk_in_the_garden_education_series/post.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/anoka/events/a_walk_in_the_garden_education_series/post.html A Walk in the Garden Education Series Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:15:49 -0600     Become a Master Gardener-Applications mailed in September 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. They remain Master Gardeners to enjoy the friendship of others who share their interests, to gain and share research-based horticultural knowledge and to give back to the community through their volunteer commitment.

    If combining your passion for people and plants sounds appealing, you may be a good Master Gardener candidate. A formal education in horticulture isn't necessary--we will provide the training and resources to help you teach others. There are five steps to becoming a Master Gardener - each step is described in more detail below.

    ]]>     http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/anoka/become_a_master_gardener/become_a_master_gardener.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/anoka/become_a_master_gardener/become_a_master_gardener.html Become a Master Gardener Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:53:29 -0600     Have a Gardening Question? Have a Gardening Question?

    If you've got questions, we've got answers! Here are several ways you can easily access yard and garden information.

    ]]>     http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/anoka/have_a_question/have_a_gardening_question.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/anoka/have_a_question/have_a_gardening_question.html Have a Question? Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:49:11 -0600