Come join us on the second Monday of each month for meetings with speakers during the months of January-April and September and for tours and other special events in May through August, and in November and December. Locations, dates, and times for special events may vary; please see each Event for specifics details.
UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS
Registration for our Holiday Party has closed. Please contact lagcmn.secretary@gmail.com for any questions
Upcoming Events
The club hosts monthly events for our members including guest speakers, garden tours in the summer and other community events. The meetings are typically on the second Monday of each month, and most are free to members.
Guests are welcome to attend an open event, and if they would like to continue attending meetings, membership is only $26 per year. See our MEMBERSHIP page for more information and to join! Guest pre-registration is required to help us with space planning /receive your Zoom meeting link --thank you!
LAGC 2024 Calendar of Monthly Activities, Events and Meeting Topic
***Please see Events for more information as details are formalized***
January 8th, 2024 Monthly Meeting with presentation by Jennifer Resenbrink, Hennepin County Master Gardener and contributor to the Northern Gardener magazine, on "Good Looking Garden."
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Presentation, discussion and vote on annual budget proposal during the business meeting
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Membership Renewal Drive concludes on January 15th
February 12th, 2024 Monthly Meeting with presentation by Debbie Lonnee from Bailey's Nurseries, on "Hydrangeas of the North." Debbie's presentation will be by zoom but we will meet in person for fellowship and to learn together!
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Presentation by Programs team and vote on dates for summer tours
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Discussion about Apparel and Gear Ordering
March 1st to April 1st-Tentative dates Gift Card Fund-Raiser
March 11th, 2024 Monthly Meeting with a presentation by Madeline Wimmer, Fruit Crops Extension Educator for the University of Minnesota Extension services on "Growing Fruit in Small Spaces," and presentation by Meghan Darley, Natural Resource Specialist at Scott County, on "Scott County's Winter Tree Sale; Fruit Trees Highlighted."
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Apparel and Gear Order concludes at monthly meeting (if ordering)
April 8th, 2024 Monthly Meeting with presentation by Gigi Stafne, Director and Lead Instructor at Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine, on "Herbs for a Healthy Culinary and Medicinal Home Garden"
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Gift Cards from fundraiser distributed at this meeting
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Presentation by Plant Sale Committee on upcoming Plant Sale
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Presentation by Community Gardens Committee on upcoming Gardens Planting and Spring Clean-up
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Yellow Ribbon Women's Luncheon participation discussion
May 2024 Date yet to be finalized, carpool Tour to Greenhouses and Nurseries in Scandia/Stillwater area.
May 19-20th LAGC Plant, Garden Extras, and Garden Crafts Sale to coincide with Lakeville's Citywide Garage Sale
May 22nd All-Membership Community Gardens Veteran's Memorial Gardens flower planting with boxed dinner and brief business meeting
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Presentation by Programs Committee on upcoming Summer Tours
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"How to Show" activity presented by the Flower Show Committee
June 2024 Date yet to be finalized, carpool Tour of the Landscape Arboretum with a class on "Bees and Pollinators."
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Ongoing Aronson Park Memorial Gardens Maintenance
July 15th 8:00-4:00 LAGC Flower Show during the Lakeville Pan-O-Prog
July 2024 Date and tour yet to be finalized, Members Bus tour of Gardens.
August 12th, 2024 Member's Pot Luck diner and Garden visits/tours.
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Ongoing Aronson Park Memorial Gardens Maintenance
September 9th, 2024 Monthly Meeting with presentation by Dean Davis, Master Gardener on "Putting Your Garden to Bed"
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Holiday Party Committee’s Presentation and vote by members present at the meeting
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Ongoing Aronson Park Memorial Gardens Maintenance
October 14th, 2024 Topic is currently in Develpment
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Yellow Ribbon Veteran's Appreciation Dinner contribution
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Aronson Park Memorial Gardens Maintenance/Fall clean up
November 11th, 2024 Presentation and hands-on activity with Nancy Brooks, Community Educator, on "Using Herbs for Making Your Own Personal Care Products"
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Team Leaders announced and Volunteer opportunities shared
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Minnesota Give to the Max Day Charitable Donations given
December 9th, 2024 Holiday Party for Members... stay tuned!
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