Fairy Gardens and a Whole Lot More!

One of the gardens on this 7th annual Master Gardener Learning Garden Tour includes several different types of gardens. This exciting yard, located on 46th Avenue South, features edible landscaping, raised beds, and containers. Be sure to check out the fairy gardens! Bring the kiddies!

There are hostas and dwarf conifers and a fantastic table-top hydroponic system. Built out of cedar, this master gardener grows kale, lettuces, and bok choi without having to weed or worry about rabbit and other critters.

Visit the other gardens on 38th Avenue South, Yale Avenue SE, and Cecil Street, SE, which includes an adjoining yard owned and maintained by the master gardener. Some of the educational stations and points of interest include composting, introduction to veggie growing, shade gardening, and how to attract pollinators with perennials. Bring your questions. Master gardeners will be at all of the 8 gardens and community garden to answer your questions.

The garden located on Barton Avenue, SE, also includes the Garden Shed, where you can purchase handcrafted garden items, books, and other items. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted.

The 7th annual Master Gardener Learning Garden Tour is this Saturday. You can purchase your tickets online at www.hennepinmastergardeners.org or call the UMINN Extension office in Eden Prairie at 612.596.2130.

The admission is only $15 when you order in advance. Admission will be $20 the day of tour. You can purchase your tickets at any garden the day of the tour. Reduced group rates are available at 10 tickets for $125 or 20 tickets at $250. Order your tickets now! The weather will be fantastic!

When: This Saturday, the 12th, from 09:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine.

Where: Northeast, Southeast, and the Longfellow neighborhoods of Minneapolis.

Weather: Perfect for touring 8 fantastic urban-setting gardens. Lots of sun!