Blooms Day 2009: Thrifty Gardening

Saturday, May 16th

Kick-off the start of the gardening season with Metro Blooms! Blooms Day 2009 will include:

• Celebration of the Top Minneapolis Gardens!
• Keynote Speaker, Lynn Steiner, author and photographer of Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota. Lynn will discuss the benefits of using native plants and offer ideas on how to use them effectively and acceptably in urban and suburban settings. She will feature some plants that are especially good for traditional landscape use.
• Hennepin County Master Gardeners and experts from several plant societies on hand to answer your specific gardening questions.
• Four, free 20-minute seminars on Permaculture, How to Make a Rain Barrel, Container Gardening and Thrifty Gardening.
• Garden and landscape exhibitors featuring the latest products and services.
• A big plant sale!
• Silent Auction!
• Delicious Refreshments!