Landscaping & Design
Classes & Workshops

Minnesota Plants: A Webinar Series

Live every Thursday, May 14 - September 10, 7-8 p.m. CST
Register & Join at this link: https://z.umn.edu/MNPlantWebinarSeriesJOIN

Calling all gardeners, landscapers, and nature enthusiasts- this FREE weekly webinar series is for you! Join local horticultural experts for a closer look at the plants that grow in Minnesota. You'll get to explore collections, backyards and gardens from your armchair as you learn more about trees, perennials, edible plants, houseplants and more! Each expert will have a unique perspective to share, from ecological to commercial. You'll gain a greater appreciation of the green that makes Minnesota so beautiful, and get tips and tricks for your own garden.

Bee Lawns
Thursday, July 9, 7-8 p.m. CDT
Mary Meyer, Extension Horticulturist and Professor

Pines for Minnesota
Thursday, July 16, 7-8 p.m. CDT
Pete Moe, Director, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Gardening for Pollinators
Thursday, July 23rd, 7-8 p.m. CDT
Elaine Evans, University of Minnesota Extension Educator and Bee Researcher

Plants for Specific Landscape Uses: Groundcovers and low-growing plants
Thursday, July 30, 7-8 p.m. CDT
Julie Weisenhorn, UMN Extension Educator, Horticulture

Webinar Details, Descriptions & Schedule

Walk with Mary: Ornamental Grasses

• View the 200+ species in the Arboretum's collection- one of the largest in the country!
• Get an overview of the seasonal peaks of beauty for various cultivars
• Understand the importance of habitat and forage that grasses provide for local birds and insects
• Learn how to select varieties or cultivars for your home landscape

Dr. Meyer's book, Ornamental Grasses for Cold Climates, is available in the Arboretum Gift Store.

Watch an interview with Dr. Meyer on Kare11 (1min 45sec)
NOTE:  Be sure to come dressed for the weather and ready to spend time outdoors!

Limit 25, Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center - McVay Learning Lab

$20 member/$35 non-member, includes Arboretum admission