Resources

  • See the full information on the 10 Plants that Changed Minnesota in the 2017 Minnesota State Historical Society's book: 10 Plants That Changed Minnesota MSHS book.

  • For a slide deck or presentation for Master Gardeners or anyone interested, download the 10 Plants Presentation (.pptx) consisting of 56 slides and notes, suitable for a public presentation for schools, teachers, Master Gardeners and 4H Leaders. Includes questions and answers for a fun way to learn about the 10 Plants. 40-60 minute presentation.

  • This annotated Youth Reading List (PDF) has books recommended by the Andersen Horticultural Library at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, University of Minnesota and highlights all of the 10 Plants.

  • Adult Reading List (PDF) of books for each of the 10 Plants, recommended by the Andersen Horticultural Library at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, University of Minnesota.

  • 10 Plants informational brochure (PDF). This color 2 page brochure has pictures and facts about the 10 Plants that Changed Minnesota.

  • A 10- page Reference List (PDF) contains many online organizations, journal articles, books and in depth information on each of the 10 Plants.

  • Text for the Top 10 Plants website and Minnesota State Historical Society 10 Plants book was written by Susan Davis Price, Garden Historian and Mary H. Meyer, professor emeritus University of Minnesota.