Gardening

New Master Gardener training: Oct. 1 is the application deadline to become a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener.

Extension Master Gardeners bring science-based horticulture knowledge and practices to Minnesota, promoting healthy landscapes and building communities through volunteer efforts.

Master Gardeners are reliable sources of gardening information for Minnesotans. What many don’t know is that becoming a Master Gardener gives volunteers a chance to expand their interests in areas including sustainability, local foods, pollinators and climate change. Master Gardeners also put their skills to work conserving green spaces, native plants and clean water.

The training will be all online and spread over 14 weeks, making the program more student-friendly than ever. To become a Master Gardener, individuals commit to complete online training and 50 hours of volunteering in the first year. After the first year, they commit 25 hours to annual volunteer work; many choose to devote more time to the program.

Master Gardeners come from all ages and backgrounds. To learn more about the program and apply, visit z.umn.edu/MG_info .

Dykstras: Bill and Helene Dykstra will have their garden open daily from noon until dark until frost. Freewill donations for Guatemala will be accepted. Social distancing is possible in the gardens. Take Kandiyohi County Road 5 south of Roseland for one mile, go east on 210th Avenue and turn south on 37th Street.

Horticulture Display Garden: Open daily from dawn to dusk. Please adhere to all safety procedures and protocols posted at garden entrances and informational kiosks.

Outdoors

A rchery-only deer hunt: Oct. 31-Dec. 31. Renville County Parks will conduct a special archery-only deer hunt in designated county parks. All information and applications can be found at www.renvillecountymn.com by selecting "Departments" and then "Parks." Deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1. For more information on Renville County Parks, call Jesse at 320-523-3747 or like "Renville County Parks" on Facebook .