Regular monthly Meetings at Faith-Lilac Way Lutheran Church (6:45 pm social time, 7:00pm meeting start; January and February meetings start at 1pm). Please see the membership page for info on joining HCHS to get access to the virtual presentations.
Monday, January 12, 2026:
The Living Landscape Initiative with Dan Shaw
“Living Landscape Initiative“ which is focused on building biodiversity and resiliency across landscapes and focus in on our Lawns to Legumes and other pollinator efforts and how gardening is playing a key role in supporting species.
Monday, February 9, 2026
Controlling Invasive Species with Cheryl Jirik
Cheryl Jirik, founder of Landscape Restoration, Inc., is deeply passionate about protecting and restoring our native plant communities and wildlife habitat. An experienced presenter and educator, Cheryl has worked with many Midwest cities, nature centers, neighborhood groups and non-profit organizations, as well as hundreds of private clients.
Monday, March 9, 2026:
Gail Hudson: The Best of the Gardens of Britain
Gail Hudson is a multiple Emmy award-winning, and national award-winning storyteller: a writer, photographer and video producer with a Master’s degree in Horticulture from the University of Minnesota. She writes and photographs gardens for Northern Gardener magazine. She’s also a garden coach and landscape designer for homeowners in the metro area and out-of-state. Gail owns Gail Hudson Media, a video production and communications company, working with many clients including the University of Minnesota Extension. She’s also written garden articles for the “Star Tribune.” Gail is co-author of the “Ten Plants Teacher Activities Handbook” (2017)–a classroom companion to “Ten Plants that Changed Minnesota,” which is used in middle schools and high schools across Minnesota. She spent 30+ years in the broadcast news industry as a journalist (both on-air and behind the scenes) working for KSTP-TV producing news content and the “On the Road” show with Jason Davis. She is a highly-regarded speaker on various horticultural topics for local garden groups, non-profits and civic groups.
Monday, April 13, 2026:
Cool, Fun Facts about Horticulture with Diane Blazek
For the curious minds who ponder, “How did that get here?” and marvel at the journey of a single bloom or vegetable, prepare to have your questions answered! Join industry veteran Diane Blazek, a seasoned expert since 1993, as she pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of horticulture. Discover the incredible journey plants take from breeding fields and bustling greenhouses to the sanctuary of your garden. Along the way, prepare for surprising facts and figures that will transform the way you see your plants – it’s an hour of horticultural revelations you won’t want to miss!
Hennepin County Horticultural Society 