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2026 Minnehaha Master Gardeners Plant Sale

March 26, 2026 By Minnehaha Master Gardeners

Mark your calendars for this year’s plant sale! Start your planting season with quality plants grown by Minnehaha Master Gardeners. We’ll have annuals, perennials, veggies, pollinators, shrubs and vines. 

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds
100 N Lyon Blvd
Sioux Falls, SD
Saturday, May 9, 2026
9 AM CDT – Until plants are sold

Free admission and open to the public.

Payment by cash or check only.

Filed Under: In The News, Plant Sale

Vegetable Gardening 101 Series 2026

March 13, 2026 By Minnehaha Master Gardeners

Spring is here! Now it’s time to get ready for the upcoming growing season.

The Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum is once again partnering with the Minnehaha Master Gardeners to bring you the Vegetable Gardening 101 class series. Set yourself up for a successful vegetable garden! Begin with the plentiful answers from Minnehaha Master Gardeners, Jerry Mills and Sarah Linneman. Together, you will get your hands dirty and learn a comprehensive foundation of vegetable gardening.

The classes are free, though you do need to register if you plan to attend. Take a look at what we have coming up! Register for one, two, three, or all four sessions on Eventbrite.


Vegetable Gardening 101 Series: Session 1: The DIRT

April 2nd from 6:00-7:30pm

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.

Register here!


Vegetable Gardening 101 Series: Session 2: The PLOT

April 9th from 6:00-7:30pm

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.

Register here!


Vegetable Gardening 101 Series: Session 3: Too Mulch H2O

April 16th from 6:00-7:30pm

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 its function is, and how to maximize its 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.

Register here!


Vegetable Gardening 101 Series: Session 4: What could possibly go wrong!?

April 23rd from 6:00-7:30pm

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.

Register here!

Filed Under: In The News, Vegetable Gardening 101 Series

Masters in the Garden – August 18

August 11, 2025 By Minnehaha Master Gardeners

You are invited to join the Masters in the Garden at the home of Cami Jacobsen on Monday, August 18.

 

When the Jacobsens moved into their home three summers ago, they inherited the bones of a great and diverse flower garden in their front yard. There were many flowering perennials and sculptural trees and bushes. From ornamental hawthorn trees, to smoke bush trees to pagoda dogwood, the front yard’s structure is very calming. The perennials include a bank of annabelle hydrangea, several colors of phlox, lilies, scented geraniums, black eyed Susan, monarda, and many more.
Moving into the backyard, one finds a massive ancient grape vine, arches with spaghetti squash, pole beans, and grape vines. There are many beds and pots of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. These include a bed of 6 varieties of basil, beds of onions, leeks, zinnia, bachelor’s button, sunflowers, and many others. The gorgeous and prolific vegetable garden was developed this year in the spot where a massive honeylocust tree used to grow.

 

This garden is perfectly located on the southwest side of the house. It is packed with interesting vegetables, These include ~30 heirloom tomato plants, many kinds of peppers, cucumbers, Lacinato kale, onions, shallots, cabbage, napa cabbage, radicchio, cauliflower, beets, carrots, celery, eggplant, pole beans, and spaghetti squash. Just harvested are garlic, rhubarb, and sweet peas.

 

Wrens, cardinals, blue jays, gold finches, and hummingbirds have made the garden their home-or at least their buffet. The butterflies and bees are all over the flowers and vegetable blossoms. There are many varieties of native and bumblebees that have decided to call this yard their home.
Come enjoy this garden oasis tucked into the center of town.

 

Admission is free!

 

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.

Filed Under: In The News, Masters in the Garden

2025 Garden Tour Tickets on Sale Now!

July 1, 2025 By Minnehaha Master Gardeners

You are invited to tour seven beautiful and unique garden sites in Brandon and Valley Springs. Garden sites include several private gardens, community gardens and public gardens maintained by the Minnehaha Master Gardeners. This is a self-guided tour, and you can start at any location. Participants are encouraged to bring their water bottles; no refreshments will be served. 

Tickets are $10. Registration is available online at https://2025MMGGardenTour.eventbrite.com.  The list and description of the gardens will be found in the Eventbrite details. Payment is by credit card only. In case of rain on Wednesday July 16, rain date is Thursday July 17. Notification of postponement will be posted on MMG Facebook page.  

No Refunds. See Eventbrite listing for details.

Proceeds of ticket sales go to scholarships and educational activities of the Minnehaha Master Gardeners.

Tickets will also be available the day of the event at Sunshine Foods/Lewis Drug in Brandon on Splitrock Boulevard from noon to 4pm, check or cash only. 

Filed Under: Garden Tour, In The News

Save the Date! – 2025 Garden Tour

May 16, 2025 By Minnehaha Master Gardeners

It’s back! The 2025 Minnehaha Master Gardeners Garden Tour is bigger and better than ever. This tour will include several gardens in the Brandon and Valley Springs area.
Save the date – July 16!
More details to come…

Filed Under: Garden Tour, In The News

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The SDSU Extension Master Gardener program provides research‐based knowledge to and develops the leadership abilities of volunteers who, in turn, enable others to improve the quality of their lives by enhancing their home and community environments through horticultural education and activities.

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