The DIRT Demo Stage

Learn from master gardeners, talented florists, lawn enthusiasts and other outdoor experts as they offer informative, entertaining demonstrations and question-and-answer sessions all day long on The DIRT Demo Stage located in the Agriculture Horticulture Building. Demonstrations start at 10 a.m. each day.

Free Performances at The DIRT Demo Stage

Aug. 26
Aug. 27
- Monarch Butterfly Conservation: Simple Steps to Make a Difference 11:00 am
Aug. 27 – 29, Sept. 3 – 5
- Backyard Heroes: How to be a Habitat Hero at Home! 1:00 pm
Aug. 27 – Sept. 4
- Straw Bale Gardening - The World's Greatest Gardening Hack 2:00 pm
Aug. 27, Aug. 29, Sept. 4
- Night Gardens 10:00 am
Aug. 28
- Growing Glads 3:00 pm
- Growing Giant Pumpkins 4:00 pm
Aug. 28 & 29, Sept. 4 & 5
- Growing Apples in Minnesota 11:00 am
Aug. 28, Sept. 1, Sept. 3, Sept. 5
- Managing Tomato Disease 10:00 am
Aug. 29
- Arranging Glads 3:00 pm
Aug. 29, Sept. 4
- Gardening Through the Pandemic: How the Minnesota State Horticultural Society has Grown to Meet New Community Needs 4:00 pm
Aug. 30
Aug. 31
Sept. 1
Sept. 2
- Night Gardens 3:00 pm
- Gathering and Growing Edibles and Decoratives from your Woodland or Backyard 4:00 pm
Sept. 3
- DIY Organic Lawn Care 11:00 am
- Growing Giant Pumpkins 3:00 pm
Sept. 4
- Growing Giants: Extreme Gardening! 3:00 pm
Sept. 5
- Easy Ways to Preserve Your Harvest 3:00 pm
Sept. 6
- Dahlias 101 1:00 pm
- Tree Care 2:00 pm

The DIRT Demo Stage

Free Performances at The DIRT Demo Stage

Aug. 26

Aug. 27

Aug. 27 – 29, Sept. 3 – 5

Aug. 27 – Sept. 4

Aug. 27, Aug. 29, Sept. 4

Aug. 28

Aug. 28 & 29, Sept. 4 & 5

Aug. 28, Sept. 1, Sept. 3, Sept. 5

Aug. 29

Aug. 29, Sept. 4

Aug. 30

Aug. 31

Sept. 1

Sept. 2

Sept. 3

Sept. 4

Sept. 5

Sept. 6

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