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Photo collage of four different types of flowers to see at the Mankato Private Home Gardens

Nancy Zwickey Memorial Garden Tour 2- Mankato “Private Home” Gardens

Saturday, July 18, 2026
9am - 12pm
Private Gardens in Mankato, North Mankato and Near Madison Lake

Tour in any order that is convenient for you. Tour will be held rain or shine. This event is free and open to the public. Free will donations to ECHO will be accepted.

Sarah Suskovic’s Garden (Open 9am - 12pm) Sarah’s pampered garden includes several perennials and annuals, including cannas, native flowers and grasses.
Ruth Tweto’s Garden (Open 9am - 12pm) Ruth often starts her plants from seeds, and her garden highlights new seed trials. She is a Master Gardener.
Karen Wright’s Garden (Open 9am - 12pm) Karen’s garden has stunning hostas, lilies and a lakeside native garden. She is a Master Gardener.

Hosts and Volunteers will act as tour guides for the gardens. Please register with the Lifelong Learners Office to obtain addresses of the private gardens.

Contact: lifelonglearners@mnsu.edu or call 507-389-2011

Sponsored by Mankato Area Lifelong Learners and Blue Earth County Master Gardeners.