Join the MSHS team by volunteering with us. We offer a wide variety of positions to match your interests and schedule–some are one-time events, some ongoing. And you will be helping out our mission of educating northern gardeners.

We are now scheduling volunteers for the 2012 Minnesota Home & Patio Show (February 16 - February 19) and the Minneapolis Spring Home & Garden Show (February 29 - March 4).  Volunteers are also needed for set-up on February 15 and 28 and tear-down on March 4.  Please click on the links below to view each show schedule.  If you are interested and available to volunteer for us at the spring shows this year, please contact Diane at 651-643-3601 ext 208 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

WE NEED HELP WITH SET-UP AT THE HOME & GARDEN SHOW ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28.  SET-UP WILL BEGIN AT ABOUT 11AM ON THE 28TH AND GO TO 2 OR 3PM.  ALL VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP WITH SET-UP WILL RECEIVE TWO FREE TICKETS TO THE SHOW.

 Show schedules were updated on:  2/13/12

  Minnesota Home & Patio Show

Minneapolis Spring Home & Garden Show

What do MSHS Volunteers do at the Minnesota Home & Patio and Minneapolis Spring Home & Garden Shows?  To view a list of volunteer job descriptions, click here.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Invites to the Annual MSHS Volunteer Recognition Event.
• Additional Northern Gardener Store discount
• Free admission to the Home Shows and The Minnesota State Fair the day you volunteer
• Connect with other northern gardeners, from beginning to master

The MSHS Staff Needs A Hand with these:

• Special Events
• Administrative support 
• Answering MSHS phones and assisting customers in our store

For more information, call 651-643-3601 ext 208 or 800-676-6747 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The MSHS Volunteer Recognition Event

MSHS staff and Board of Directors enjoyed visiting with MSHS volunteers at the annual Volunteer Recognition Event at Pine Tree Apple Orchard in October.  Guests took wagon rides through the orchard, and returned to a delicious picnic supper.  Family member, John Jacobson served up a wonderful presentation about operating the orchard along with Pine Tree’s famous apple pie and ice cream. Thanks to the Jacobson family for providing a beautiful setting and for donating their delicious apple cider for our volunteers to enjoy.