Chisago County Master Gardeners

06/04/2026

Here's what was blooming yesterday at Cherry Hill Park in Taylor's Falls! They were beautiful.

06/02/2026

Make sure to make time to visit Cherry Hill Park in Taylors Falls - the Peonies are blooming!

05/27/2026

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Wait! Don't use pruners to harvest your rhubarb. The only tool you need is your hand.Laura, Extension Horticulture Educator, shows how to properly harvest rh...

05/19/2026

Eat Locally Grown Food for Nutrition

To get the biggest nutritional bang for your buck, eat locally grown foods. According to a paper published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry in 2003 and several more recent University studies, vegetables & fruit can lose from 50 to 70% of their nutritional value when stored at cold temperature for 10 days. Any produce transported into the state will be significantly lower in nutrients than produce grown locally. During winter months, more nutrients can be found in frozen fruit and veg than in the high priced fresh produce transported into the state.

05/05/2026

Join our neighbors to the North for a fun program!

04/30/2026

Cabot strawberries are a mid-season, June-bearing variety celebrated for producing exceptionally large, sweet, and firm berries, often exceeding 2 inches in diameter. Developed for cold hardiness, they are excellent for fresh eating, baking, and jam. Cabot plants are vigorous but produce few runners, making them ideal for close planting. There are still a small number of bundles available of Cabot, $20 for a bundle of 25 bare root plants. You can call the office at 651-401-3325 to save a bundle and pay at pick up on May 8 & 9th.

04/21/2026

Make sure to order your plants from our remaining inventory before they are all gone. We still have limited numbers of Asparagus, Nova Raspberries, Elderberry, and Cabot Strawberries.

04/13/2026

CCMG Plant Sale - We still have Purple Passion Asparagus available, hurry because things are selling out very quickly!
Purple Passion Asparagus is a gourmet perennial variety featuring dark purple spears with a mild, sweet, and nutty flavor. It is highly prized for its tender texture, suitability for raw consumption in salads, and stunning color, though it turns green when cooked.
Place your order right away: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UxM7WFx0WcvZne4m5J7UkCd7AP23j7dt/view

04/06/2026

Remember to join us on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Chisago County Community Center, 38790 6th Ave, North Branch, MN 55056 for our LAWN CARE CLASS!

04/03/2026

Troubleshooting Seed Starts
The growth phase just after germination is when problems tend to arise. Keep a close eye on your plants, especially for these common issues,

Seed starting indoors has many benefits and with a little planning and a few supplies, you’ll be on your way.