Selecting Vegetable Varieties for Your Garden.  Ready to be more deliberate in the variety choices you make for your vegetable garden but are overloaded by all the technical information? From sourcing to seed saving, we’ll break down the process of choosing the most appropriate varieties to make your vegetable garden lush, disease resistant, and bountiful. This class will cover common terms and language used to describe vegetable varieties including: types of seeds, growing needs, and harvest expectations  The class is taught by the U of M Extension Master Gardeners and includes information for beginners to more advanced gardeners.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to the U of M Extension Master Gardeners Program.Learn more about the program here.

Our community room has limited seating, and many of our events and classes sell out. For this reason, we request that you cancel at least 3 days before your scheduled event or class. This will allow us to offer your spot to another participant. You may e-mail us at info@eastsiefood.coop to cancel.

Cancellations made more than 3 days before the event date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made 48-72 hours before the event date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made 48 hours or less will not receive a refund.

Join Theresa Rooney, Author of Humane Critter Control and Hennepin County Master Gardener, for a class on native plants and pollinators!

Become inspired to create healthy pollinator habitats in your community by attending the Flowers for Pollinators presentation. Dive into the science of pollination with Master Gardener Volunteers to discover what types of flowers bring pollinators to the garden. Learn how to identify the pollinators you’ll see in the neighborhood and develop an understanding of the threat they face in our communities. You’ll leave this presentation empowered and inspired to create pollinator-friendly habitats in your community - so help pollinators thrive in your community by attending a Flowers for Pollinators presentation.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to the U of M Extension Master Gardeners Program. Learn more about the program here.

Our community room has limited seating, and many of our events and classes sell out. For this reason, we request that you cancel at least 3 days before your scheduled event or class. This will allow us to offer your spot to another participant. You may e-mail us at info@eastsiefood.coop to cancel.

Cancellations made more than 3 days before the event date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made 48-72 hours before the event date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made 48 hours or less will not receive a refund.

Are you challenged by lack of space, sunlight, physical abilities or just want to add variety to existing containers? Most food plants can be grown in containers as easily as decorative plants. Learn about the benefits and best practices of growing vegetables and other food plants in containers instead of planting them in the ground.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to the U of M Extension Master Gardeners Program. Learn more about the program here.

Our community room has limited seating, and many of our events and classes sell out. For this reason, we request that you cancel at least 3 days before your scheduled event or class. This will allow us to offer your spot to another participant. You may e-mail us at info@eastsiefood.coop to cancel.

Cancellations made more than 3 days before the event date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made 48-72 hours before the event date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made 48 hours or less will not receive a refund.

Join Theresa Rooney, Author of Humane Critter Control and Hennepin County Master Gardener, for a class on growing herbs!

Are you planning on growing herbs in the upcoming growing season?

Take the mystery out of growing, harvesting, and storing herbs. Learn how these easy-to-grow plants can be used in landscaping to add variety and attract pollinators, as well as in cooking, home decorating, and more! You will also receive a handout as part of the class.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to the U of M Extension Master Gardeners Program. Learn more about the program here.

Our community room has limited seating, and many of our events and classes sell out. For this reason, we request that you cancel at least 3 days before your scheduled event or class. This will allow us to offer your spot to another participant. You may e-mail us at info@eastsiefood.coop to cancel.

Cancellations made more than 3 days before the event date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made 48-72 hours before the event date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made 48 hours or less will not receive a refund.

This class will guide you through the buying process from start to finish.

Your instructor, Jim Dropps, will cover each crucial step, ensuring you grasp the fundamentals and gain confidence in your decision-making. He'll address key questions such as "Why buy a house?", "Should I use a realtor?", and "Where do I start?"

By the end of this class, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and insights needed to begin navigating the complexities of purchasing your first home successfully.