Want to know more about becoming a Master Gardener? Check out this KELOLAND News feature with Minnehaha Master Gardeners Cami Jacobsen and Dan Heinemann.

You are cordially invited to tour the garden of Minnehaha Master Gardener Sue Nipe!  This is an opportunity to learn about how Sue created this beautiful space.  Located at 7014 W 56th St, Sioux Falls, SD, the wonderful garden will be open 5-7pm on Tuesday, June 24.  Best of all, admission is free!

This is a lovely garden that is surrounded by a white picket fence softened by Virginia creeper winding between the slats. Gardens are planted all around the house and includes full plantings along the boulevard in the front and side of the house. A pergola covered with Virginia creeper provides a shady retreat near the solar pond. You can enjoy the sound of a solar fountain as you stroll along the paths and discover the garden art magically sprouting among the many varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees. There are various hanging baskets, pots filled with a variety of herbs, and window boxes filled with annuals. Some of the flowers you will encounter include 17 varieties of peonies, Dorothy Rose columbine, Mexican primrose, Jackmanii clematis, Beaujolais lysimachia, multiple colors of perennial geranium, pink and purple salvia, blue false indigo and so much more. Sue’s garden also supplies her with fresh fruits and vegetables including strawberries, raspberries, asparagus, tomatoes, cucumbers and radishes. There are a variety of trees and shrubs including flowering almond, lilac, Japanese yew, dwarf willow, prairie fire crabapple and two large blue spruce. You won’t want to miss this garden in full bloom.

Masters in the Garden is a series of pop-up events that occur periodically during the growing season. The public is invited to view a Minnehaha Master Gardener’s yard and garden for a few hours. The Master Gardener will be on hand to answer questions, share ideas, and discuss the current season’s gardening successes and failures.

**Note – In the event of rain, the tour is cancelled and there will not be a makeup date

• June Teaching Garden Tour
• July Teaching Garden Tour
• August Teaching Garden Tour
• September Teaching Garden Tour

Mark your calendars for this year’s plant sale! We’ll have annuals, perennials, veggies, pollinators, shrubs and vines. 

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds
100 N Lyon Blvd
Sioux Falls, SD
Saturday, May 11, 2024
9 AM CDT – Until plants are sold

Free admission and open to the public.

Payment by cash or check only.

Spring is here and it is time to get ready for the upcoming growing season.  The Minnehaha Master Gardeners are offering many classes in the coming weeks to help you get the most out of your garden.  Take a look at the class offerings and register (if needed) today!

• Native Pollinator Plants
• Growing Roses in Northern Climates
• Vegetable Gardening 101 Series – Session1: The Dirt
• Vegetable Gardening 101 Series – Session 2: The Plot
• Vegetable Gardening 101 Series – Session 3: Too Mulch H2O
• Vegetable Gardening 101 Series – Session 4: What Could Possibly Go Wrong!?
• Passionate About Perennials

Native Pollinator Plants

A presentation of native pollinator plants that are thriving in downtown Sioux Falls at the Garden of Dreams and recommended native plants for your landscape or community project. More information…

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Growing Roses in Northern Climates

Have you had challenges growing roses in our cold climate? Minnehaha Master Gardener Anne Erickson will share some tips and specific names of varieties that have been successfully grown in our northern area. More information…

Vegetable Gardening 101 Series
Session 1: The Dirt

How big does a garden have to be to support 2 people? Make a garden that will feed your troop, and not tax your enthusiasm. Discover how to find the right spot, based on soil, sun, drainage and proximity to the good and the bad. Learn why tilling in the fall is so helpful. Learn how to test your soil, and then how to effect changes that will make healthier plants.  More information…

Vegetable Gardening 101 Series
Session 2: The Plot

In this session, break down the options of what to plant, and when. Get tips on ways to save space by planting “up” or “out.” Ask yourself if you want a Salad Garden or a Salsa Garden, or a Storage Garden. Learn which vegetables tolerate heat, and which are cool season “A” vegetables. There will be specific info on planting in small spaces and for choosing seeds that produce the healthiest varieties, with lots of specific recommendations. Also, find out what makes a HYBRID or HEIRLOOM and why you might want them.  More information…

Vegetable Gardening 101 Series
Session 3: Too Mulch H2O

Think you know how to water? Can you water at night? Should the leaves get wet? How much water do you plants need each week? Why should you water under your mulch? And about mulch…What is it, really? You will find out what it’s function is, and how to maximize it’s benefits based on your plant’s needs. It can be organic in many forms, but also inorganic, as in plastic sheeting.

Getting a handle on watering and taking advantage of the benefits of mulch will go a long way in ensuring your vegetable garden’s success.  More information…

Vegetable Gardening 101 Series
Session 4: What Could Possibly Go Wrong!?

During this week you will be presented with ways to deal with infestations of insects and diseases that can happen in any garden. Gain expertise to prepare you, and make sure you know the best way to find help. Healthy plants also benefit from fertilizers, and you’ll get a base of understanding about what your plants need from the soil, and how to balance the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium they crave.  More information…

Passionate About Perennials

Learn how to choose hardy and low-maintenance perennials that will brighten your landscape spring through fall.  More information…