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May 2
The Soap People
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Loretta Ellis, The Soap People, will demonstrate the art of making soap and explain the benefits of the homemade kind versus what you may find in the stores. She will be handing out discount coupons to those that stay for the whole class.

May 9
Bob's Country Garden
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Please join Bob Velander of Bob's Country Garden as he explores the new varieties of Minnesota flowering shrubs. From climbing vines, like the Bitter Sweet vine, to flowering hydranhgeas, like the Twist & Shout and Pinky Winky.

Also sharing her knowlegde and expertise will be Brenda Wickenhauser, a horticulturalist from Baily's Nursery. Bob and Brenda look forward to answering your questions on spring plant care and sharing their knowledge with you.

There will also be a drawing for a free plant. Don't miss it!

May 16
Deena's Gourmet Hummus
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Deena will be discussing the healthy aspects of hummus and why her hummus is better than the grocery store versions.

She will be giving out samples of her three flavors while she shares her story of how she got started making her gourmet hummus.

May 23
MN State Horticultural Society
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Please join Marty Bergland speaker for the Minnesota State Horticultural Society as she teaches and demonstrate how to create a "container garden." There’ll be containers for herbs and veggies. She’ll also show you how to plant pesto pots and salsa pots.

Marty looks forward to answering your questions on how to keep your container garden growing and healthy all year.

We will also be having a drawing and some viewing the presentation will be taking home the created "container garden."

In partnership with the Minnesota State Horticultural Society, we are fortunate to have Marty back each month throughout this season with a different educational demonstration that you be able to do yourself at home or in your garden.

May 30
Tammy Wong, Rainbow Chinese Restaurant and Bar
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Please join Tammy Wong, award winning chef and owner of the Rainbow Chinese Restaurant and Bar as she returns to the Mpls. Farmers Market this season to demonstrate how easy it is to make her delicious dishes at home.

This Saturday, she will be preparing asparagus from Russell Willenbring’s Produce Acres in Cold Spring, Minnesota. Tammy will be teaching you how to make seafood and asparagus soup and for those of you who like things a little hotter, she will also demonstrate how to make a Thai-Style hot and sour seafood and asparagus soup.

Tammy will be answering your questions and of course we’ll be sampling these tasty soups to those of you who watch the demonstration.

Click here to read through her recipes!