Join us for courses led by expert gardeners on topics like vegetable growing, container gardening and how to start a community garden.


All of our courses are backed by the 160-year legacy and expertise of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. We believe gardening has a vital impact on sustainability, health, food security, beauty and connection. We aim to create access to gardening education to build our strong community of northern gardeners.



ALL OF OUR COURSES OFFER YOU:




Cold-climate focus

Gardening in zones 3,4 and 5 has a unique set of challenges. Our courses are created by experts in your region.




Expert Instructors

Our course instructors are the experts in their field from master gardeners to horticulturalists.



Robust Resources

All of our courses come with downloadable resources that you can refer to long after you finish the course.


Featured Courses


Check out our courses created by gardening experts especially for cold-climate gardeners.

Gardening 101: A Veggie Grower's Guide

Ready to grow your own fresh, organic vegetables? This beginner-friendly course will teach you everything you need to start and maintain a successful vegetable garden. From planning and soil preparation to seed starting, planting, and harvesting, each module guides you through the process with easy-to-follow videos and helpful PDFs. Key topics include organic gardening methods, pest management, and preserving your harvest. Whether you have a backyard garden or a small urban space, this course is designed to help you maximize your results.

Northern Gardener

Northern Gardener

$49

Gardening for Soil Health, Part 1 : No Dig + Hügelkultur

Ready to improve the health of your soil and keep growing bountiful harvests year after year? Get to know some of the soil caretaking methods practiced by experienced gardeners in these simple yet useful step-by-step courses. Each module guides you through the process with easy-to-follow videos and helpful PDFs. Key topics include no dig gardening, using cover crops, and companion planting. Whether you have a backyard garden or a small urban space, this course is designed to help you maximize your results.

Northern Gardener

Northern Gardener

$18

Understanding Food Forests

Ready to improve the health of your soil and keep growing bountiful harvests year after year? Get to know some of the soil caretaking methods practiced by experienced gardeners in these simple yet useful step-by-step courses. Each module guides you through the process with easy-to-follow videos and helpful PDFs. Key topics include no dig gardening, using cover crops, and . Whether you have a backyard garden or a small urban space, this course is designed to help you maximize your results.

Northern Gardener

Northern Gardener

$49

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For just $62 a year, you can get an annual membership to Northern Gardener. You'll receive unlimited access to all of our courses plus a subscription to our quarterly Northern Gardener magazine and an extensive collection of resources for cold-climate gardening in The Tool Shed. Think garden plans, plant profiles, DIYs and tools for new and experienced gardeners.

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