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SUMMARY:Grow Yourself Inside: Indoor Gardening Academy and Houseplant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Designed for plant enthusiasts of all experience levels\, the day is divided into a morning educational academy (ticketed event) followed by an afternoon community plant sale (free admission). \nDate: Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\nEvent Times(s):\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Indoor Gardening Academy (Tickets are $30 in advance)\n12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Houseplant Sale (Free admission\, open to the public) \nINDOOR GARDENING ACADEMY\nReady to turn your home into a thriving indoor jungle\, veggie factory\, or take your houseplant hobby to the next level? The Indoor Gardening Academy is a half-day educational event designed for houseplant enthusiasts and indoor gardeners of all experience levels. Whether you’re just getting started with the basics\, interested in hydroponic gardening\, or eager to learn about growing rare orchids\, there’s something here for you. \nTickets are $30 in advance (or $35 at the door). Register early to reserve your spot. Space is limited. \nSchedule\n8:15 – 9:00 Registration\n9:00 – 9:45 Session 1\n• Larry Cipolla – Hydroponics for Veggies\, Herbs\, and Flowers\n• Susan Kennedy – A Guide to Identifying and Growing Succulents\n10:00 – 10:45 Session 2\n• Laura Irish-Hanson – Houseplant Pests 101\n• Steve Kelley – Creating and Caring for an Indoor Topiary\n11:00 – 11:45 Session 3\n• Jason Fischer – Orchids 101 and Beyond\n• Rhonda Fleming Hayes – Gardening for Life: Adapting As We Age \nHOUSEPLANT SALE (Free admission\, open to the public) \nLast year\, we sold almost 2000 houseplants! \nWe are expecting another fantastic houseplant sale\, featuring tropicals\, succulents\, orchids\, and some very special\, rare plants. \nChoose from houseplants for low-light\, mid-light\, and high-light areas. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to help you find the perfect fit for your space and lifestyle. \nA selection of beautiful planters and containers will also be available for purchase. \nJoin us for a great selection\, great prices\, and great advice from Master Gardener volunteers. Our Houseplant Sale is a shopping experience you won’t want to miss! \nThe Hennepin County Master Gardener Houseplant Sale is a fundraising project benefiting the Hennepin County Master Gardener program\, University of Minnesota Extension Service.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/things-to-do/events/indoor-gardening-academy/
LOCATION:Eisenhower Community Center\, 1001 MN-7\, Hopkins\, MN\, 55305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Classes/Workshops,Hobbies
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