Rice County Master Gardeners (U of MN)

09/22/2026

Applications are still being accepted for the Class of 2027 Interns. October 01 is the deadline for applying. Come join us and learn so much about gardening.Make a difference in your community. Learn and grow by becoming an extension Master Gardener.

Find out how to apply to be a Master Gardener and register for the core course.

09/08/2026

Recruitment time is here. You can apply to become a Rice County Master Gardener, Applications close October 01, 2026. Here is the link to apply. z.umn.edu/StateMG2027app.
You can attend monthly meetings, we teach classes and we take fun day trips to interesting places. So come check us out.

09/01/2026

Applications for the Class of 2027 Master Gardener Interns is open now until October 01, 2026. Here is the a link for more information. z.umn.edu/StateMG2027app. Come join us and have some fun!

08/11/2026

It is that time of year again. Have you ever thought about becoming a Master Gardener? Applications are now being accepted for the Intern class of 2027 . Check us out at this link.
z.umn.edu/MGinfo.

Find out how to apply to be a Master Gardener and register for the core course.

08/06/2026

The Rice County Master Gardeners went on a bus trip today. We saw lots plants, bought a few plants and had great conversation. The Steele County Master Gardeners say thank you for inviting us along.

07/27/2026

A big thank you to all of our Fair Visitors this past week at the Teaching Garden. The weather was brutal the end of the week, but we thank those who came to visit the garden. The Garden welcomes visitors all during the growing season, so stop out and check out the garden. A garden is forever changing!

07/22/2026

The Rice County Master Gardeners are having a Scavenger Hunt in the Teaching Garden daily from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Rice County Fairgrounds. Come visit with the Master Gardeners during the Fair!

07/06/2026

The Teaching Gardens at the Fairgrounds is looking amazing- it is getting ready for the Fair visitors!