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Saturday, March 14, 2009
Approximately 100 pre-registered for the day long event. People learned about everything from mushrooms, growing garlic, and vegetables to installing rain gardens and making a rain barrel.
Mondays, June through September, 4:00-6pm
Chisago County Extension Office in North Branch at 38794 Sixth Ave in North Branch.
Our Office number is 651-213-8904, you can leave a message, and we will be happy to get back to you.
Visit our Booth and talk to a Master Gardener At the Chisago County Fair, July 15-19th in Rush City, MN Look for us in the 4H Building.
Or at the Almelund Threshing Show, held August 7-9th in Almelund, MN We have a new location in a log home...Look for our banner and come on in.
Saturdays, July through September, 8am-noon
Lindstrom Farmer's Market, Highway 8 at St. Bridget's Catholic Church parking lot.
Wednesdays, July through September, 3pm-7pm
North Branch Farmer's Market, Peterson's Farm Home & Garden Store Parking Lot
Also, 30 minutes prior to the start of any class offered by Chisago County Master Gardeners.
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If you've got questions, we've got answers! Here are several ways you can easily access yard and garden information.
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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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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.