BLOOMS DAY 2011

Join Us!

Saturday, May 14, 2011
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Kenny Community School
5720 Emerson Avenue South
Minneapolis

Kick off the start of the gardening season with Metro Blooms!

  1. Keynote Speaker: Don Engebretson, The Renegade Gardener
    Cool Plants for Minnesota Gardens, or Can Minnesota Gardens ever compare to gardens in other parts of the country? You betcha!.
  2. Minneapolis Garden Awards
    Celebrate the winners of 2010.
  3. Free 30-minute workshops
    The Feng Shui Garden: Planting by Design.
    Stop Garden Hose Fatigue!.
    Vermiculture: Coming to Terms with Worms.
    Follow the Permeable Path to Beautiful Landscapes.
    Metro Blooms' Favorite Raingarden Plants.
    Neighborhood of Raingardens.
  4. Big Plant Sale
    Our favorite natives, donated plants, fruits/vegetables, and more!    Please donate thinnings from your garden.
  5. Great Volunteer Opportunity
    Blooms Day is entirely planned and operated by volunteer support. Want to be involved?
  6. Metro Garden Expo
    Meet with several local garden organizations and learn what new services are being offered.