help to design pollinator and vegetable gardens on my 1/2 acre yard - Ask Extension
Is it possible for a master gardener to come look at my Eden Prairie yard and provide ideas to help design best spots for vegetable garden and pollina...
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help to design pollinator and vegetable gardens on my 1/2 acre yard #927195
Asked March 31, 2026, 4:48 PM EDT
Is it possible for a master gardener to come look at my Eden Prairie yard and provide ideas to help design best spots for vegetable garden and pollinator gardens? Am trying to convert 1/2 acre yard into something more fruitful for our family, friends, and nature, in a way that neighbors might want to do in some way as well. I'll keep studying various resources, but am interested to know if any master gardener nearby wants to stop in to provide suggestions. Thanks!
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thanks for the questions. It sounds like you have the beginnings of some good plans.
Unfortunately, making personal visits is not part of the Master Gardener program. Some Master Gardeners do have gardening and design businesses on the side but there is no directory and we can’t recommend businesses.
You might try asking at a local nursery. Sometimes they will provide this service or have business cards from people in the area. You may be able to find someone to do the design and you do the work.
https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/landscape-design
