Northern Gardener

Based in Roseville, Northern Gardener is a nonprofit organization supporting gardening communities in USDA Hardiness Zones 3, 4 and 5. It offers education and resources for cold-climate gardening through its magazine, online journal, guides and Northern Gardener School courses. The school provides pilot courses with quizzes and certificates. Community outreach includes the Garden-in-a-Box program, which distributes free gardening kits and education to schools and organizations across Minnesota. Minnesota Green cultivates public green spaces and promotes community gardening. Members can access classes, exclusive content and discounts, while the organization also provides gardening programs and resources to the wider community. Its work connects gardening education with community programs and support for healthier food systems and the environment.