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Help for my 97 yo friend #938883

Asked July 10, 2026, 6:44 PM EDT

Hello, My name is Becky I. and I help care for my friend Doris D. She was my mother in law at one time but we became close friends. She worked in her yard that she meticulously cared for since 1964. Unfortunately she has had a few medical issues and no longer has the “Get up & Go” she had just a few years ago. I can’t take of her and the gardens that she has around her home. She is an amazing person with a life story that goes from a little Swedish girl from Minneapolis to Mrs.Minnesota 1953 and on to raising her family in Eagan where she currently resides.I am wondering if you know of any people that can volunteer for a couple of hours so I can get the weeds under control? Thank you, Becky<personal data hidden>

Dakota County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
Try here: https://cityofeagan.com/affordable-household-repairs
Put a notice in the Eagan neighborhood papers.'
Perhaps a local church group could help.
The Eagan Community Center might help. 
https://cityofeagan.com/eagan-community-center

These two might also help.
https://www.eagangardenclub.org/
https://www.dakotamastergardeners.org/
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County, (I am a volunteer human being: not a bot, not AI). I'm an avid gardener but not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I will do much better if you also send a photograph. I like follow-up questions.  The University' garden soil tests are excellent.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional  A Directory of ISA certified arborists is at https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/  The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum  Ask a Master Gardener is a public service of the University of MInnesota's Extension Division.  Please donate if we make you happy.  https://give.umn.edu/gardener Replied July 10, 2026, 10:57 PM EDT

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