Beginner Gardening Series

Beginner Gardening for all Ages 

 

Government Resources

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources:  Lawn to Legumes 

Rochester Public Works Department - Stormwater Management

 

Invasive Species Resources

Minnesota DNR - Jumping worms

Wisconsin DNR - Jumping Worms

Olmsted County Compost Site - Jumping Worms

MSHS  

 MN State Horticulture Society (MSHS)

University of MN 

University MN Extension: Gardening Information  
Ask an Expert - U of M Extension 
Master Gardener Program 

 

Gardens to Visit

Public Gardens of Minnesota 

Minnesota Arboretum 

 

Local Organizations 

Rochester Public Libary - Seed Library  - They have great gardening books too!
Olmsted County Master Gardeners 
Shades of Green Hosta Society of SE MN - SOGHS
Dakota County Master Gardeners

RG&FC Speaker Websites  

Swenson Gardens - Peonies

Herbalist Lise Wolff 

 

Other Interesting Links

Storm Water Management in Rochester, MN