Ramsey County Master Gardeners attend educational seminars throughout the year, have access to the latest university-based research, and have personal interest in studying many aspects of gardening, from vegetables to pest control. Our goal is to bring this top-tier knowledge to Minnesota residents.
Classes in 2021 are taught ONLINE to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The following classes are open to the public; registration is required. Join us to learn more about these popular gardening topics.
All About Seeds
Seeds are the foundation of a garden. In this class, you will learn about choosing seeds, growing seeds, and saving seeds. It’s all in the name: this class is All About Seeds.
- 1/23/2021 – St Paul Parks & Recreation Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 2/16/2021 – St Paul Public Schools Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 3/03/2021 – Mounds View Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
Climate Resilient Gardens
The climate is changing and that will affect Minnesota gardens. Learn about what to expect and how to adapt to grow a more resilient landscape.
- 1/27/2021 – St Paul Public Schools Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 1/28/2021 – River Market Coop (Register for online class here)
- 2/22/2021 – Roseville Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
Growing Microgreens
Learn about growing microgreens, quick-growing vegetable and herb seeds that can be grown indoors to provide fresh green year-round.
- 1/19/2021 – Ramsey County Master Gardeners (Register for online class here)
- 2/10/2021 – Mounds View Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
Herb Gardening
Get to know some of the herbs commonly used in cooking and learn how to harness those flavors year-round.
- 5/18/2021 – Ramsey County Master Gardeners (Register for online class here)
- More classes expected this spring/summer
Home Composting
Learn the science behind and the benefits of home composting, including information on different composting methods, recommended compostable materials, and common uses of compost around the yard and garden.
- 1/06/2021 – Mounds View Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 1/12/2021 – Little Canada Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 2/11/2021 – Ramsey County Public Libraries (Register for online class here)
- 3/02/2021 – St Paul Public Schools Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 4/19/2021 – Roseville Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
Houseplant Success
Learn how to keep your indoor plants healthy and avoid common problems.
- 1/14/2021 – Ramsey County Public Libraries (Register for online class here)
- 1/20/2021 – Mounds View Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
Nature Heals
Learn the science of how time spent in nature helps to improve our physical and mental well-being.
- 1/21/2021 – River Market Coop (Register for online class here)
- 2/13/2021 – Mounds View Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 5/15/2021 – Roseville Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
Planting for Pollinators
Pollinators are critical to a healthy environment and many native species are in jeopardy. Learn what you can do at home to create healthy pollinator habitats for native bees and butterflies in your own yard.
- 5/05/2021 – Mounds View Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 5/13/2021 – St Paul Parks & Recreation Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
Pruning Trees & Shrubs
Woody plants like trees, shrubs, and some flowers benefit from regular pruning to encourage healthy growth while avoiding potential problems. Learn the basics of how to care for your woody plants.
- 1/16/2021 – Roseville Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 1/25/2021 – River Market Coop (Register for online class here)
- 2/03/2021 – Mounds View Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 2/20/2021 – Ramsey County Master Gardeners (Register for online class here)
Spring Into Summer
Learn about how to wake up your garden in this class, which provides information about what to do for your garden and landscape between March and August.
- 4/07/2021 – Mounds View Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 4/17/2021 – St Paul Parks & Recreation Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
Trees: Choose Wisely & Plant Properly
Which tree should you choose? How big will it get? What is the best way to plant it? How do you take care of your new planting for the first year or two? Learn what the latest research shows should guarantee a leafy success with this special guest presentation by the Crow Wing Master Gardeners.
- 4/13/2021 – Ramsey County Public Libraries (Register for online class here)
Vegetable Gardening (Advanced)
This class is designed for gardeners who have experience growing vegetables. Learn some of the advanced techniques to take your vegetable garden to the next level by improving your growing conditions, extending the growing season, and increasing your total harvest.
- 2/18/2021 – St Paul Parks & Recreation Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 2/24/2021 – Mounds View Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 3/09/2021 – St Paul Public Schools Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 3/11/2021 – Ramsey County Public Libraries (Register for online class here)
- 3/16/2021 – Ramsey County Master Gardeners (Register for online class here)
- 3/20/2021 – Roseville Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 3/27/2021 – Mounds View Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
Vegetable Gardening (Introduction)
This class teaches the basics of growing your first vegetable garden. Come and learn what you need to know about where to plant your vegetables, which plants to choose, and how to care for your garden all season long.
- 3/06/2021 – Mounds View Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 3/13/2021 – St Paul Parks & Recreation Community Education Program (Register for 3-part online class here)
- 3/24/2021 – St Paul Public Schools Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
- 4/08/2021 – Ramsey County Public Libraries (Register for online class here)
- 4/17/2021 – Ramsey County Master Gardeners (Register for online class here)
- 4/28/2021 – Mounds View Community Education Program (Register for online class here)
Want us to teach a class for your group or event?
Ramsey County Master Gardeners are available to speak to garden clubs, at workplace lunch-and-learn seminars, or any other groups about a wide variety of horticulture and garden-related topics. Contact us for more information.