University of Minnesota Extension
Crow Wing County
Master Gardeners
Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteers
About Us
Crow Wing County Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers whose job is to educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using readily-available, up-to-date research-based information. This educational effort is designed to enhance the public’s quality of life and to promote good stewardship of the environment.
Priorities that inform our work: Horticulture Skills, Pollinator Health, Plant Biodiversity, Nearby Nature, Clean Water, Climate Responsiveness, Local Food
EVENTS
Flower Drying and Preservation
Learn various methods to preserve and enjoy the beauty of your summer blooms all summer long.
Presentation given by Crow Wing Master Gardener Volunteer Tracey Srock. Tuesday, August 11th at noon.
A Native Approach to Seed Saving
Saving seeds has been a cornerstone of indigenous practices for millennia.
By Crow Wing Master Gardener Volunteer Joy Persall. Tuesday, September 8th at noon.
Add Color to Your Landscape with Flowering Shrubs
Many wonderful flowering shrubs grow well in our northern climate. Successful use of shrubs in landscapes is dependent on matching the growth requirements of shrubs to growing conditions of the planting site. Information will be presented on some of the popular flowering shrubs that perform well in Minnesota and how to care for them.
By Master Gardener Volunteer Jennifer Knutson. October 13th at noon.
Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteers
Visit our YouTube channel!
Browse our educational videos via our YouTube channel! You can search through a wide variety of topics for your yard and garden. This is where we have a little blurb describing what our YouTube channel is and what service it provides.
Resources
Diagnose a Problem
Yard and Garden
Insect Identification
Master Gardener Volunteers make a difference
In 2025, Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteers dedicated 5,907 volunteer hours to programs that make an impact in our community. With 79 active members, volunteers spent time educating, beautifying, and contributing to Crow Wing County. 5,907 hours, valued at $38.16 a volunteer hour, contributed a value of $225,411.12.