PRE-FALL WORKSHOPS HAPPENING IN SEPTEMBER Fall may be right around the corner, but before it happens, you might want to get in on the great gardening workshops that are happening over the next couple of weeks here in Minnesota. Some events are free, but registration is required for all. GARDENING KNOWLEDGE FOR FREE SEPTEMBER 16TH 2024 Gardening Knowledge for Free Workshop on Monday The U of MN Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Stearns County will be presenting a great workshop on Monday, September 16th from 6 to 8:30 pm. Get our free mobile app CLICK HERE TO REGISTER SESSION 1: GROWING GARLIC IN MINNESOTA
This guide will provide you with the best practices for growing garlic, from choosing the right variety to caring for your plants. **Choosing the Right Garlic Variety:**
* **Hardneck vs. Softneck:** Hardneck garlic, with its distinctive flower stalk, is known for its pungent flavor and ability to produce larger bulbs.
Contact: mnext-stearns@umn.edu; 320-255-6169 THE JOY OF GARDENING SEPTEMBER 21ST The Joy of Gardening put on by the Sherburne County Master Gardeners, is a garden expo taking place on Saturday, September 21st from 9 am until 2:30 pm. LOCATION Date: Saturday September 21, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Location: Oliver Kelly Farm in Elk River, MN Deadline to register: September 17 at 5:00 p.m. Come enjoy a day of garden education with the Sherburne County Master Gardeners including a keynote by Julie Schroer and Jodie Ramsay: “Gardening in a Changing Climate.” BREAKOUT SESSIONS Naturalistic Garden Design – Joe Storlien Fall into Winter – Kristina Kjellberg
How to Garden in Soil and Water without Tools, the very easy waY – Larry Cipolla No-till Gardening – Joe Storlien Humane Critter Control – Theresa Rooney Color through the Seasons – Julie Schroer and Jodie Ramsay The cost includes lunch, morning coffee, snacks, and take-home educational materials. A silent auction and vendors will be available throughout the day. Go green and bring your own water bottle! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 17TH! Come Visit Milaca, Minnesota With Us These people from the St. Cloud area have competed at the Olympic Games