The mission of the Dakota County Extension Master Gardener program is to educate and assist the public by answering questions and solving problems about horticulture and related environmental topics. There are more than 130 Dakota County residents who are University of Minnesota Extension-trained and volunteer thousands of hours each year.
Spring Plant Sale

Our spring plant sale is back! Come out for some fantastic plants on Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m. – noon at Whitetail Woods Regional Park. Mark your calendars and learn more about our sale.
Farmers Market – Burnsville
Farmers Market – Eagan
Farmers Market – Burnsville
Farmers Market – Apple Valley
Farmers Market – Eagan
Get the Garden Buzz!
Don’t miss out on the Garden Buzz, the Dakota County Master Gardener’s monthly newsletter bringing you interesting, timely, research-based information on best practices in consumer gardening and caring for the environment.
- Monthly gardening tasks
- Master Gardener events
- Plant diseases, insects or other garden problems
- Tips to enhance your garden and the environment;
- Ideas for sharing the joy of gardening with the children in your lives
- Recipes, gardening books and much more!
