The upper midwest home gardening calendar shows recommended timing for everything you need to do to grow great flower and vegetable gardens in minnesota check the master gardener seed trial recommendations each year for newly tested varieties of flowers and vegetables that grow well in minnesota gardens. Transplanting always gives a head start on the season which is a key benefit when considering minnesotas short growing season some plants such as radishes carrots and beets do not tolerate transplanting and will need to be direct seeded. By melinda myers data of the paperback book minnesota gardeners guide minnesota gardeners guide gardeners guides by melinda myers paperback details isbn 978 1 59186 114 0 isbn 10 1 59186 114 4 cool springs press 2005 . Minnesota winners are chosen as the top performers in each trial find these varieties at your local garden center or search online for seed and plant sources the teaching garden at the minnesota landscape arboretum features minnesota winner plants during the growing season plan your visit between late june and mid september to see them growing