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Blue Earth County Master Gardeners

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The mission of the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Program is to support Extension by providing volunteers trained in horticulture to educate the public with research based information on the best practices in consumer horticulture.

10/28/2026

The trees at the Landscape Arboretum are showing their fall colors! Tamarack, paper birch, and Ginkgo add unique interest to the autumn landscape.

What are your favorite trees in fall? Drop us a photo in the comments!

Garden Highlights Don't miss our Garden Highlights, updated every Thursday featuring plants for their outstanding ornamental characteristics. Discover everything from flowers to fruit, buds, bark and more. You can search for specific plants using the Plant Finder Featured: Oct. 9-15 Common Name: Su...

10/22/2026

Jumping worms have been reported in Blue Earth County. "This is a real threat to native biodiversity in Minnesota and we need to limit it as much as possible."

Watch the video to learn more! Prevention is the best step.

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10/20/2026

🍂Volunteer Spotlight🍂

A huge shout out to volunteer Crista C.! She has spent countless hours tending the Giving Garden at Hosanna, writing articles for Two Green Thumbs, prepping for our annual Plant Sale, and tabling at the Blue Earth County Fair.

Thank you for sharing your passion for plants with us and the community- your involvement is much appreciated!

10/15/2026

Check out our newest newsletter, featuring Chicken Gardening! 🐔

October Yard & Garden Newsletter

10/12/2026

What's in bloom at the Arb? Common toad-lily, purple beautyberry, and more!

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Master Gardener Karen W. on winning the top honor for Artistic Design for the International Lily Society 2026 Show- a truly stunning display, representing new beginnings.

10/03/2026

Congratulations to volunteer Harvey H. for receiving Pathstone Ecumen's Volunteer of the Year Award! Harvey has diligently tended the courtyard gardens at Pathstone, creating a beautiful space for all residents and visitors to enjoy.

Thank you Harvey for sharing your passion for horticulture with us and the community- this award is well deserved!

(Harvey is pictured here along with our Master Gardener 2026 Chair and friend Ruth T.).

09/30/2026

Master Gardeners Kimberly and Joyce joined Lisa Kaye for In the Spotlight! Watch the video linked in the comments to learn all about seed collection, fall bulbs, and planting garlic. 🍂

09/27/2026

Do you love gardening and giving back to your community? Now is the time to join this amazing group of Blue Earth County Master Gardener volunteers! There is a place for every person and every idea... application deadline is October 1!
🌱 z.umn.edu/MGinfo

09/26/2026

Due to weather, the Glenwood Gardens open house today has been canceled. We hope any time you see Master Gardener volunteers working in the garden, you stop and chat--we enjoy answering your questions!

Address

204 S. 5th Street
Mankato, MN
56001

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://extension.umn.edu/master-gardener/about-master-gardener

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