Did someone say GARDEN TOUR?

The Hennepin county Minnesota Master Gardeners hosted the annual Learning Garden tour this past Saturday, July 12th.

Ten master gardeners across the southwest metro — including the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, St Louis Park, and Wayzata — gave insider access to their incredible gardens.

At each garden were multiple Master Gardeners to greet guests, answer questions, and staff education booths. Gardens ranged from manicured masterpieces to wildlife havens and everything in between.

The education booths were a brilliant idea for interweaving the expertise and research of the MN extension office. Want to daydream starting with hydroponics Want ideas to curb the critters from destroying your prized Hostas? You should have been here.

I’m convinced there is a special place in heaven for gardeners who label their plants. The plant tags makes me go, why didn’t I think of that?

The 2026 Learning Garden tour will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

Visit the Hennepin County Master Gardeners site for more information on upcoming Master Gardener events.