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Saturday, January, 28th 2012
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Decoding Gardening Advice

Presentation and Reception

Presentation and Reception

Thursday, February 2, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Bachman's Garden Center
$5 MSHS members, $7 nonmembers

Join us for a meet-the-authors reception and a presentation based on this just-released book: Decoding Gardening Advice: The Science Behind the 100 Most Common Recommendations, by Jeff Gillman and Meleah Maynard.

Call MSHS to register: 651-643-3601 / 1-800-676-6747.

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Spring at the Inn

A Sneak Peek at New Plants for 2012

A Sneak Peek at New Plants for 2012

Thursday, March 29, 12 to 2 p.m.
Lake Elmo Event Center, 2712 Layton Ave. N., Lake Elmo.
$40 per person, $5 discount for MSHS members
Join us for a memorable lunch at the Lake Elmo Inn, featuring a "Plant Fashion Show" where you'll see new plant introductions before they are in the garden centers this spring. Belinda Jensen and Bobby Jensen from KARE 11 will join us as Masters of Ceremonies. Reservations required; call MSHS at 651-643-3601 / 1-800-676-6747.

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Front Door Decorating Contest

Join in the Winter Spirit

Join in the Winter Spirit

Vote for your favorite entry in MSHS' Front Door Decorating Contest! Help us choose a winner - voting concludes January 31, 2012.

Click here to vote.

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Help MSHS Meet Our Goal

Support the Minnesota State Horticultural Society

Support the Minnesota State Horticultural Society

Membership and subscription dues account for about 50% of our yearly budget, so individual donations provide vital support for MSHS to serve our gardening community. Our contribution goal for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2012 is $150,000. Make a gift today, in any amount, to help MSHS reach our goal.

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Welcome to the Minnesota State Horticultural Society
The MSHS is a not-for-profit membership organization, and is one of the largest horticultural societies in the United States. Since 1866, we have served the gardening community through programs for individuals of all ages:
Northern Gardener, the only magazine edited exclusively for cold climate gardening
Member discounts at over 150 garden centers, nurseries & landscaping services
Expert educational classes
Events and tours
Resources for gardeners

Volunteer opportunities to meet other gardening enthusiasts at MSHS events.
A network of affiliated garden clubs
An extensive lending library of horticultural and gardening books
A retail bookstore and gardening gift shop
MN Green: a program that supplies donated plant material to community gardens
Garden in a Box: a low-cost raised bed enclosure that can be used almost anywhere
At the MSHS, we connect plants and people. Join today and discover the best gardening tool you will ever use.
 
Garden-in-a-Box

2011 Garden Boxes

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Grow your Own Vegetables at Home
It's economical and very local.
It's from your own back yard, and it doesn't take up much space.

To purchase a Garden-in-a-Box, Contact Vicky Vogels, Community Outreach Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Retail Price
$75 for the western red cedar box

Click here for more information.

 

Have Gardening Questions?

Want to talk to a master gardener, or just browse resources?

Click here to review our online resources for gardeners.

 
Northern Gardener Store

Book of the Month from the Northern Gardener Store

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Published by the University of Minnesota Extension
$14.99
Beautiful photos, timely gardening tips, frost free & hardiness zone maps, and a conservation of wild bees feature.

Click here to order
 from the store or call 800.676.6747.

 
 
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