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Watch Crow Wing Master Gardener Volunteer Jackie Burkey present “Garden Myths Part 2”.

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Watch Crow Wing Master Gardener Volunteer Tracey Srock present “Fun and Creative Fall Decor”.

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KAXE Radio

KAXE Radio featured a recipient of the patio garden project. Read and listen to how one pepper plant impacted a life.

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Watch Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Plant Health Specialist Erin Buchholz present “Jumping Worms and Japanese Beetles”.

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Watch Master Gardener Volunteer Paula Schwartz present “The Buzz about Honeybees” and learn about this popular hobby and what you can do to entice honeybees to your garden.

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Watch Master Gardener Volunteer Sally Jacobsen present “Gardening Ideas with Kids!” and get inspired to grow, learn, and harvest with youth.

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COMMUNITY FOCUS – 05/12/23 Crow Wing County Master Gardener Program

MAY 18, 2023
Guests were Master Gardeners Sally Jacobson and Holly Holm

Watch Master Gardener Volunteer Geoff Davidge present “Landscaping with MN Native Trees and Shrubs”

An introduction to some of our many Minnesota native trees and shrubs. Never worry about planting zones again! These trees and shrubs have proven themselves for eons, even in our fickle Minnesota weather.

WATCH the entire presentation here.

Watch Master Gardener Volunteer Judi Martin present “Straw Bale Gardening”

Curious about straw bale gardening? Judi Martin, Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteer will teach you the ins and outs of this barrier-free alternative to traditional in-ground vegetable gardening. Space issues? Mobility issues? Tired of weeding and garden pests? Straw bale gardening is a great alternative to traditional gardening.

WATCH the entire presentation here.

Monarch Waystation Installation

The “Northern Gardener” featured the work of Crow Wing Master Gardener Volunteers as they directed the installation of a Monarch Waystation at Teen Challenge in Brainerd.

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Watch Extension Educator Julie Weisenhorn present “Get Ready for the Gardening Season!”

Spring is on the horizon and we are all itching to get out in our gardens! University of Minnesota Extension horticulturist, Julie Weisenhorn, walks students through important steps to getting your garden ready for the growing season. Our goal: a landscape that doesn’t just survive, but thrives with healthy plants, beneficial insects, and season-long beauty.

WATCH the entire presentation here.

Creative Master Gardeners Make Learning Stick

Crow Wing Master Gardener Volunteer Sally Jacobsen’s work leading the Youth Gardening 101 class was featured in the University of Minnesota Extension’s “Source” magazine.

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Giving Gardens Video

Talented Master Gardener Intern Chelsey Perkins made a video showing the impact of the Giving Gardens on Crow Wing County. Over 2,400 pounds of fresh vegetables were donated by Crow Wing Master Gardener Volunteers in 2022, learn more about the project and the types of volunteer work Master Gardeners do at the link below.

WATCH the entire video here.

Community Giving at the Northland Arboretum

The Gardening 101 area at the Northland Arboretum hosted an array of projects this past growing season, collectively called the Community Giving Project. Learn more about the Community Giving Project as featured in ArbLife. If you wish to read the ArbLife publication in its entirety, it can be found linked at the bottom of the Northland Arboretum “Education” page. (https://www.northlandarb.org/education).

READ the entire article here.

Brainerd Dispatch

Read Crow Wing Master Gardener Volunteer Chelsey Perkins article on growing, harvesting and eating green beans as featured in the Brainerd Dispatch on June 14th, 2023 here.

Ideal Corner Giving Garden

The Ideal Corner Giving Garden is making a difference in the northern part of Crow Wing County as featured in the Pine and Lakes Echo Journal.

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Lakeland PBS

Lakeland PBS featured the gardens at the Northland Arboretum.

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KSTP “Minnesota Live”

KSTP “Minnesota Live” aired a segment featuring Crow Wing projects and how to become a Master Gardener.

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University of Minnesota Extension Newsletter Features Jennifer Knutson

Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteer Jennifer Knutson was featured on the University of Minnesota Extension website.

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Master Gardener Volunteer Coralee Fox’s Gardens Featured in Star Tribune

Master Gardener Volunteer Coralee Fox’s expansive garden was featured in the Star Tribune as one of the most beautiful in the state.

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From Giving Gardens to Community Giving Project

Learn more about this impactful project at the Northland Arboretum in this article by Master Gardener Volunteer Dan Lee, as featured in ArbLife.

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The Brainerd Dispatch features Giving Gardens Harvest

The Brainerd Dispatch visited the Giving Gardens at the Northland Arboretum for final harvest and tallying of the total poundage donated in 2021.

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Lakeland Public Television – Community Giving Project Feature

The Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteers work at the Northland Arboretum was recently featured on Lakeland Public Television.

WATCH the entire feature here.

The Brainerd Dispatch and Pine & Lakes – Community Giving Project Article

An initiative of the Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteers was recently featured in the Brainerd Dispatch.

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The Star Tribune – Master Gardener Spotlight

Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteer Coralee Fox’s gardens and ground were recently featured in the Star Tribune.

READ the entire article here.

Giving Gardens at Northland Arboretum in 2020

Gardening 101 for Youth and Adults was canceled in 2020 due to COVID. The Crow Wing County Master Gardeners established ‘Giving Gardens’ in order to still utilize that valuable space at the Northland Arboretum. All produce grown in these gardens will be donated to the community. In addition, to help those who may be starting vegetable gardens for the first time, the Master Gardeners have developed “Garden Guides” fact sheets. Reference them on our website here.

Thanks to Brainerd Lakes Area Relief, Crow Wing Energized, and Whole Kids for helping to make this project a success and for the funds to make some much needed improvements to the gardens. The Master Gardeners hope to resume Gardening 101 in 2021.

READ MORE about the Giving Gardens at the Northland Arboretum: Here’s a wonderful article from the Brainerd Dispatch.