Get
Growing!
A HORTICULTURE DAY
The Olmsted County Master Gardeners invite the public to
Get Growing! A Horticulture Day Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Aune Hall
Cost: $50 (includes lunch).
Registration deadline: April 5, 2026.
Registration is through Rochester
Community Education.
Call 507.328.4000 to Register
Master Gardeners will be
available to answer questions,
and attendees can explore
vendors and exhibitors
throughout the day.
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Information
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Rochester
Community Ed
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