Get Growing! A Horticulture Day | Aune Hall

The Olmsted County Master Gardener Program is offering “Get Growing! A Horticulture Day”
on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This in-person event features
research-based gardening and horticulture education, with speakers sharing best practices for
home gardens and adapting landscapes to a changing environment.

Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions of Master Gardeners, explore vendors and
exhibitors, and connect with fellow gardeners. Master Gardeners and members of the public
are welcome (minimum age 18, unless enrolled through a 4-H youth horticulture program).

The cost to attend is $50, which includes lunch. The event will be held at the Olmsted County
Fairgrounds, Aune Hall (1508 Aune Dr. SE, Rochester, MN 55904). The registration
deadline is April 5, 2026.

Registration is through Rochester Community Education. For registration questions, call
507-328-4000 or email RochesterCE@RochesterSchools.org. Registration will also be
available in the Rochester Community Education catalog released in January.
Registration Link: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/26065/2026-adult-winter-spring-catalog/horticulture-day-2026#8123-231

For event questions, contact Melissa Solem, Administrative Specialist, Olmsted County
Extension, at 507-328-6214 or mnext-olmsted@umn.edu.
Event Information Link: https://extension.umn.edu/event/get-growing-horticulture-day-event-0