Lawns to Legumes Garden Tour Day

Save the Date: Join us Saturday, July 18th from 9am – 12pm, for Lawns to Legumes Garden Tour Day!

Lawns to Legumes coaches, previous participants, and other DIY wildlife gardeners can host neighborhood native garden tours across Minnesota. Get inspired and connect with folks who are planting for pollinators in your area! (Can’t make the tour day? Check out our Lawns to Legumes Garden Gallery online).

Explore the map or list below to find a garden tour near you. (Click the pins to learn more about each stop. Click the plus sign on the bottom right to zoom in.)

Want to add your garden as a tour stop? Sign-up on our form below! 

List of Lawns to Legumes Garden Tour Day Stops

(ordered by region and zip code)

Twin Cities Metro Area
Name Garden Type Address
John K Bee Lawn, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 17248 Finch Path, Farmington, MN 55024

Parking along the street or in the driveway is ok. Front yard rain garden, trees/shrubs, and bee lawn along street. Remainder of property seeded with bee lawn. Pocket prairie planting in the back. Navigate to back by passing by the side of garage then down wood chip path between fences. Turn left at the asphalt trail for viewing pocket planting.

Ronald Eggert Bee Lawn 1868 Simpson Street, Falcon Heights 55038
Prairie Restorations Native Prairie 21120 Ozark Ct North, Scandia, MN 55073
Billy A. Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 1106 8th Ave S South Saint Paul, MN 55075
Allison Mcginnis Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 415 Willard Street W, Stillwater 55082
Wendy Gorski Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 420 William Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082

420 N. William Street in Stillwater is the farthest north part of the street. Pull into it from Linden Street (the road looks like a driveway), and park on the roadside. Walk on the path ahead to the gate entrance to the Mulberry Creek Bird Station.

Saint Paullinators of South Como JamCo Pollinator Sanctuary and Research Garden 765 Front Ave, St. Paul, MN 55103
Orchard Children’s Garden on the Bee Line Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pollinator Garden 875 W Orchard Ave, St Paul, MN 55103
Britt F. Pocket Planting 1763 Hubbard Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
Bee Block on the Bee Line Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 44.96451, -93.13216 Saint Paul, MN 55104

Street parking near Grotto St. Bike parking available in the garden.

Midway Greenspirit Garden on the Bee Line Pocket Planting, Rain Garden, Community Vegetable Garden, Dead hedges 1371 W Taylor Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 Ample street parking on Taylor Ave and Albert St. Bike parking in the garden is provided.
Tatum Community Garden Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Community Vegetable Garden 1939 Taylor Ave Saint Paul, MN 55104 Parking is on-street on Taylor Ave. Bike parking provided.
Molly O. Pocket Planting 1790 Van Buren Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Pierce Butler Meadow on the Bee Line Meadow with Wetland 44°58’08.7″N 93°10’05.5″W
St. Paul 55104 On-street parking is a block away from this tour location on the 1600 block of Taylor Ave, and then you will walk 1 block north along Snelling Ave. Bike parking in the garden is provided.
Monarch City on the Bee Line Pocket Planting, Seed Garden 44.96424, -93.13104
St. Paul 55104 Ample street parking on Grotto St and Englewood Ave. Bike parking in the garden is provided.
Our Village Community Garden Native Tree/Shrub garden, Rain Garden, Vegetable gardens, Miyawaki Mini Forest, Orchard 777 North Milton St, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Plenty of parking in lot next to the garden.

Test Plot MN on the Bee Line Bee Lawn, Pocket Planting 44.96629, -93.14717
Saint Paul 55104Car parking is available on Hubbard Ave — walk north half a block on Lexington. Bike parking in the garden will be provided.
Figwort and Friends Native Nursery Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 646 Central Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55104
J. and Patrick’s Garden Bee Lawn, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 1391 Goodrich Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
Marcy H. Rain Garden 1965 Randolph Ave Saint Paul, MN 55105
Alyssa Schwartz Pocket Planting 1611 Ames Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106
Peter Lindstrom Bee Lawn, Native Plant Shade Garden 1505 Idaho Avenue West, Falcon Heights 55108
Rene Pierpont Native Plant Garden, Pollinator Garden and/or Bee Lawn, Shade Garden, Vegetable Garden 2159 Folwell Avenue, Falcon Heights 55108
Stacy Y. Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 1116 County Road C East, Maplewood, MN 55109
Nina Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pollinator Sanctuary Garden, Organic Vegetable Garden 2744 Chippewa Avenue N, North Saint Paul, MN 55109 Street parking is available on Chippewa Ave and Shawnee Drive.
Our yard is viewable from Polar Park, which has a level, cement sidewalk through it. Entrance at Shawnee Drive.
Lauren C. Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 2328 Kingston Ave E, Maplewood, MN 55109
Cynthia H. Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Standing urban snag, nurse logs, brush/stick piles 2316 Henry St N, North Saint Paul, MN 55109

Plenty of street parking. Everyone is welcome to walk through the entire yard and view what they’d like to see. Please watch your step — this is an active wildlife habitat with intentional brush piles, nurse logs, and natural areas.

Kara Indrelie & Killian Griffin Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Rain Garden, Shoreline Planting/Buffer 2562 Crestline Dr, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Ann Frisch Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden, Shoreline Planting/Buffer 4887 Stewart Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

From Highway 61 traveling north, take a right on 8th Street, where there is street parking. At the telephone pole, look for sign. Turn in right, house is first on left.

Lisa Pocket Planting 1837 Mississippi Street New Brighton, MN 55112

Street parking only, but Mississippi Street is plenty wide for this.

Amy Erickson Pocket planting 2202 Rainbow Ave New Brighton, MN 55112
Philando Castile Peace Garden Garden in memoriam of Philando Castile’s life – Beautiful flowers and trees; circular bench, steps and cosmogram reflecting Philando’s life; artwork and Adinkra symbols representing peace, unity, endurance, and love Larpenteur Avenue & Underwood Street, Falcon Heights 55113
Martina Foas Ashworth Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 1193 Eldridge Ave West, Roseville, MN 55113
Susan Hageness 1824 Arona Street Falcon Heights, MN 55113 English country/Cottage flower garden with raised bed vegetable planters and 2 catios
Lynnette Black 1887 Arona Street Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Bee Lawn, Rain Garden, Shade Garden
Bart Bevins Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 1717 Scheffer Ave, St. Paul 55116
Mary W. Pocket Planting 2176 Hartford Ave St. Paul, MN 55116
Liz G. Rocket Planting, Rain Garden 1231 Galvin Ave West St. Paul, MN 55118
Parking is available on the north side of Moreland Ave or anywhere on Galvin Ave. Please do not park directly in front of garden.
Jeanette Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 1046 Cherokee Ave, West St. Paul, MN 55118
Bobbie S. Property conversion, connected pocket plantings 2004 Fremont Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55119
Anne M. Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 1941 North Park Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55119
Tammi M. Pocket Planting, Native Prairie 4740 Stimson Trail Woodbury, MN 55129
Celeste Marin Pocket Planting 753 Bradley St, St. Paul, MN 55130
Julia Vanatta Full Sun Border Garden 1346 Payne Ave S, St. Paul, MN 55130

Garden is in the empty lot adjacent to East Dental Family Dentistry. Park on either Payne Ave or side street and enter garden near the bright green tent.

Dennis Z. Pocket Planting 14751 Crane St NW Andover, MN 55304

Plenty of street parking is available nearby. Please just avoid parking along the curb in front of the garden itself.

Preston Drum Native Plant Nursery, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Rain Garden

On July 18 we are hosting a special event at our nursery that happens to coincide with this tour date! Join us for our first (hopefully) annual MIDSEASON MAKERS MARKET at Northern Holler on Saturday, July 18 from 10am–3pm.

625 E. 134th Street
Burnsville 55337
Danielle S. Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 50 Jackson Ave S, Hopkins, MN 55343

On street parking as well as at the park/preschool at the end of the block.

Marilynn Torkelson Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Rain Garden, Shoreline Planting/Buffer, Boulevard Garden, Soft Landings/Shade Garden, Hedgerow/Border Garden 8956 Braxton Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Please park across the street from our property where there are no houses. Look for the house with no turfgrass in the front yard and a rainbow flag.

Rochelle A. Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 5765 West Main Street, Maple Plain, MN 55359

My home is on the corner of Main Street West and Parkview.

Tami Trager Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden, Meadow 2617 38th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Dan S Rain Garden 3812 44th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Jasmine Pocket Planting 3915 38th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406 My original L2L pollinator garden is in the back south corner of my yard. You can access it from the alley or around on north sidewalk. No dogs please.
Morgen Bee Lawn, Pocket Planting 4000 Elliot Ave Minneapolis, MN 55407

Enter the garden by the driveway on 40th Street.

Kirk F. Pocket Planting 4420 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Danielle Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 3513 Blaisdell Ave Minneapolis, MN 55408
Ginny Halloran Pocket Planting 4331 Chowen Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55410

Plenty of parking across on the Street. Also, three gardens in park across the street (Waveland Triangle) that have native plants.

Libby Native Tree/Shrub garden, Lawn to meadow conversion 4752 Abbott Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410

Located across from Pershing Park/Southwest High School stadium. Easy street parking on Abbott Ave S and W 48th Street.

Jacqui Pocket Planting 3950 Upton Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55412
Grace W. Native Tree/Shrub garden, Rain Garden 209 14th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 We will walk visitors around our double lot pollinator/fruit/vegetable garden. Rain gardens can be seen from sidewalk!
Jennifer Pocket Planting 325 Quincy Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Peter Hentges Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Lawn Replacement 1055 26th Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414

Easy street parking on 26th and Talmadge Avenues.

Jacki C. Native Tree/Shrub Garden 5505 Columbus Ave Minneapolis, MN 55417
Jenni Lansing Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 4820 13th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55417 Please park on the street in front of our house and try not to block sidewalks leading up to other houses.
Sadie Rain Garden 820 22nd Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Across from Jackson square park. Feel free to view front yard.

Amy Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub garden, Pocket Planting 1013 23rd Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418

Plenty of street parking.

Amanda B “Yardin”, our whole front yard is a native meadow garden. 1930 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418

There is parking across the street. I recommend using the crosswalk on the corner.

Ambre Quinn Pocket Planting, Rain Garden. Full/part sun lawn replacement in front, new shade pocket planting in back 3443 Lincoln St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418
Sabine Ibes Prairie, Shade garden, Rain garden 5816 Pleasant Ave Minneapolis, MN 55419

It is located right next to our home on 5816 Pleasant.

Mary H. Rain Garden, Native Plant landscape: trees, shrubs, perennials, and sedges 5036 Bryant Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55419
Melody Oaks Pocket Planting 2330 Chalet Dr NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421
Rachel Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 3850 Johnson St NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

Park across the street and walk up the driveway. Come on back by the garage.

Mary Krawczynski Bee Lawn, Pocket Planting 1406 Parkview Lane NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 House is located on a half street between Pierce & Johnson off of 46th Avenue
Megan L. Bee Lawn, Pocket Planting 2614 McNair Dr, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Gwen Pocket Planting, Tapestry Lawn 6310 Upton Ave S Richfield, MN 55423
Sieren B. Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Wildflower Seed Planting 6420 2nd Ave S Richfield, MN 55423
Maureen J. Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 6644 Sheridan Ave S Richfield, MN 55423

The garden is located on the corner of the property near 67th and Sheridan.

Stephanie Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 6901 16th Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423

Street parking acceptable. Front and side yards open for viewing only.

Jackie L. NativeTree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 6908 Grand Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423

Free parking along the street. Please do not park in the driveway.

Ava Native Tree/Shrub Garden 6935 11th Ave S Richfield, MN 55423
Shaun Jamison Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 3227 Aquila Ln S, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Sue Schmidt Bee Lawn, Pocket Planting 3448 Yukon Ave N, New Hope 55427
Bex Tall Grass Prairie 5907 Admiral Ln N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Kayla Devin Pocket Planting, Cottage Garden, Raised Garden Beds 6813 Scott Ave N Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Street Parking Okay. Front Yard okay, Backyard upon request.

Chassy Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 5604 Fremont Ave N, Brooklyn Center 55430

Parking and garden viewing is best on 56th Ave! Please do not park in driveway attached to house on Fremont Ave.

Christen P Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 6340 Monroe St NE
Fridley 55432
Brian Patty Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Rain Garden 6105 Blake Circle, Edina, MN 55436
Michelle W. Bee Lawn 4608 W 86th Street, Bloomington, MN 55437
Jean Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 5000 West 84th St, Bloomington, MN 55437

Parking only on Quinn Ave. Dogs need to be on a leash.

Alex Brose Native Tree/Shrub garden, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 4109 Poplar Bridge Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55437
Peggy Thomsen 100% Native Prairie Front Yard 11533 Palmer Circle, Bloomington, MN 55437
Sonja Wieber Pocket Planting 5805 Annapolis Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55446
Genevieve + Jesse Vavreck Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 3785 Yellowstone LN N Plymouth, MN 55446-2875

Uneven footing and a sloped front yard and side yard may be difficult to navigate – please use your best judgement when exploring the garden. Park on the street or in the driveway.

City of Plymouth Rain Garden 5250 Peony Lane N Plymouth, MN 55447

A rain garden on the north parking lot and one in the south parking lot.

City of Plymouth Shoreline Planting Buffer Within City of Plymouth Hilde Performance Center Park.
City of Plymouth Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Shoreline Planting Buffer, Native Prairie Restoration Within Greentree Island Park.
Betsy Kiekhafer Native plantings with walking paths, front and back yard 12772 Swallow St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Southern Minnesota
Name Garden Type Address
Ruth Mixed native plants and foodscaping lawn replacement 728 Zumbro Dr. NW
Rochester 55901
Brandi V. Hobby Garden 4712 White Pine Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Tom Bellinger Pocket Planting 5710 Clearwater Rd NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick Bee Lawn, Rain Garden 1107 and 1115 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
Aleida Koestler Rain Garden, Pollinator Meadow 934 8th Ave NE, Rochester, MN 55906 Front yard is available for viewing. Please park on the street – there is usually plenty of street parking available.
Jeff Feece Rain Garden, Native grass, wildflowers, tree and shrub garden 1103 Northern Heights Dr NE Rochester, MN 55906

Parking is available on the street.

Zachary + Alicia Bee Lawn, Pocket Planting 706 Fillmore Ave S
Lanesboro 55949Located at the historic Habberstad Bed & Breakfast
Karen and Paul Schmidt Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Septic Mound Wildflower Planting 19499 Kildeer Rd, Preston, MN 55965-1616
Amber Masloski Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden 1104 E Main St, Mankato, MN 56001

Parking is on Oaklawn Ave.

Meg Sievek Pocket Planting 108 Kingsmill Ct Mankato, MN 56001
Laura Native Tree/Shrub garden, Pocket Planting, Pond 903 Baker Ave Mankato, MN 56001

The front and side yard are open for viewing.

Darla Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 131 South Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011

Street parking is available as well as a city lot nearby.

Ally Pocket Planting 506 S 7th Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058
Carissa Cowles Pocket Planting 127 N Jefferson St, New Ulm, MN 56073
Dan Volz Pocket Planting 507 N Minnesota St New Ulm, MN 56073.

Garden is in the backyard. Enter through the side gate.

Central + West Minnesota
Name Garden Type Address
Rose Bee Lawn, Pocket Planting 2133 S Pine Ridge Road
Mora 55051Parking on street edge is fine. Best location is past the house around curve to turn around spot at the bottom of the hill.
Megan Pocket Planting 1110 18th Street S
St. Cloud 56301
Vicki P Pocket Planting 613 Edgewater Drive
Alexandria 56308 Street parking only
Karen H. Bee Lawn, Pocket Planting 700 Janes Circle Drive SW, Alexandria 56308
Mike Ramstorf Pocket Planting 2561 Pike Rd NE Alexandria 56308
John R. Pocket Planting, Rain Garden 13750 102nd Street, Cologne, MN 55322

Located on Hydes Lake. First house North of the public dock boat ramp. Pocket planting area next to driveway.

Prairie Restorations Restored Native Prairie 31646 128th St NW, Princeton, MN 55371
Mike Twedt Bee Lawn, Pocket Planting 34251 105th Ave, St. Joseph, MN 56374
Anthony Sroka Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 312 7th Street South, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Park on street you can few on drive way sidewalk on fence line and in back of home along the ally way to see back.
Patt M. Pocket Planting 900 Eagle Lake Road N, Big Lake, MN 55309

Park along Hornet Way as main road in front of our house is very busy. Please do not park in the driveway..

Michelle B. Pocket Planting 1312 2nd Ave N Moorhead, MN 56560
Northern Minnesota
Name Garden Type Address
Prairie Restorations Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Pocket Planting 110 East Hwy 61, Esko, MN 55733
Beth Wiemken Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Rain Garden, Winter Seed Sowing 815 Rockview Ct Duluth, MN 55804

Cross street Gladstone, street parking, blue house. Just uphill from East High School.

Angela & Michael Pocket Planting 703 N 46th Ave W Duluth, MN 55807

Corner of 46th Ave W & 7th St. Parking on 7th St may be limited as water line replacement is taking place.

Doug Keyport Native Tree/Shrub Garden, Bird/Butterfly pollinator strip 970 89th Ave W Duluth, MN 55808

Enter the alley on 89th Ave W near the UP Church. The L2L planting is on the right side in front of a new cedar privacy fence. Park on Concord St and walk to the fence.

Beau Baker Bee Lawn, Pocket Planting 624 N 16th Ave E Duluth, MN 55812 Parking on our block is limited, but visitors should be able to find space on side streets.
Patrick Bee Lawn, Native Tree/Shrub Garden 2813 Exhibition Dr, Duluth, MN 55811

Our mailbox that has our address on it is on the lower side of Exhibition, but our house is across the street on the upper side of Exhibition. Park on the street, in the pullout toward the bottom of the driveway, or in one of the spots at the top of the driveway.

** self-guided tour stop

Have a native pollinator planting you want to share with neighbors on Lawns to Legumes Garden Tour Day? Fill out the form below to sign up as a Native Garden Host.

What happens after I sign up as a garden tour host?

After you submit your interest form, Blue Thumb staff will review your submission and add your garden tour day location to the Lawns to Legumes Garden Tour Day map. We will then be in touch with you to share resources and tips for hosting your tour.

What will Blue Thumb provide me as a garden tour host?

Blue Thumb will email you digital promotional materials for your garden tour, including graphics and sample text for social media posts and email newsletters, as well as printable fliers and yard signs to promote your tour.

What will I need to do to promote my garden tour?

As a garden tour host, you are responsible for promoting your tour in your local area. While Blue Thumb will promote the event on a statewide level, you are responsible for using the provided promotional materials to share about event details specific to your location. Some actions you can take include posting about your tour on social media, making a Facebook event, including the event in local email newsletters, posting the event flier in your local area, and sharing about your tour by word of mouth!

What should I do during my garden tour?

Make your outdoor area a welcoming place and be prepared to share about your native planting with folks who stop by! Putting up signs to direct neighbors to your yard will help them find the right place. If you want, you could prepare handouts with more information about your garden. Some things you can talk about with others include what inspired you to start, the design and native plants included in your garden, your experience installing and maintaining your garden, what wildlife you have observed in your garden, or other topics you feel excited to share about!