Blue Earth County Master Gardeners

09/04/2026

Learn some great lawn care tips in the September issue of our Yard and Garden Newsletter 🌱

Plus, save the dates, native plant donations, and applications for becoming a Master gardener!

September Yard & Garden Newsletter

09/03/2026

Be part of the Native Rain Garden restoration in Lake Crystal- donate a native plant today!

The beds are looking great, but there are a few gaps after transplanting hostas to a different location that need to be filled. If you have some natives you plan to divide, please drop off at the Blue Earth County Extension office or Lake Crystal Parks Department.

Email [email protected] or [email protected] to coordinate!

08/31/2026

Joe Pye w**d is loved by monarch butterflies!
What flowers do monarchs enjoy in your yard? Drop us a comment or a photo!

08/19/2026

See what our fellow Master Gardeners are doing in Cass County with their Community Garden.
Want to give back to your Blue Earth county neighbors? Join the Master Gardeners! Call 507-304-4143 to learn more.

Master Gardener volunteers share the bounty that “giving ...

08/17/2026

Our Giving Gardens are overflowing! A huge thank you to volunteers Kay and Crista for helping out at the Hosanna garden. All produce from this garden is donated to ECHO foodshelf.

What's growing in your garden that you can share?

08/14/2026

Who are the Master Gardener Volunteers? Interested in becoming one? Applications are open now through Oct.1.
Come grow with us!

Find out how to apply to be a Master Gardener and register for the core course.

08/12/2026

We've got some gorgeous grasses growing down at Glenwood!
Pictured here is "Hello Spring" feather reed grass.

Stop down and get some inspiration for your own garden. Grasses add winter color, texture and habitat.

Drop us a picture of your favorite garden grass!

08/10/2026

Thank you to volunteers Karen and Ruth who opened up their lovely gardens for the Nancy Zwickey Memorial Garden tour last month.

What was your favorite site on the tour?

08/08/2026

The Giving Garden at Hosanna is full of fresh veggies to harvest. In the last couple weeks, volunteers have donated over 35 pounds of LOCAL FOOD to the ECHO food shelf.

08/07/2026

The pollinator garden is buzzing with activity at Glenwood Gardens. Take a stroll down Glenwood Avenue and stop by!

How many different species can you find?