The West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC) hosts Horticulture Night on
Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 4:00-8:00 p.m Located in Morris, MN. This annual event provides
tours of the University of Minnesota's Horticultural Gardens.
As always, admission is free.
Area businesses, nurseries and gardening organizations will also be on hand to display their
wares and services.
Please join us for an enjoyable and educational evening in the garden.
This is a great chance to see new varieties of plants that are hitting the market.
Welcome to Lou's Greenhouse
Driving Directions:
From the North, from the Fargo/Moorhead area: Take Interstate 94 east to Fergus Falls. Take
exit #61 for Highway 59 - Elbow Lake. Turn right and follow Hwy. 59 south to Morris. From Hwy.
59, watch for a large sign indicating University of Minnesota (right) and West Central Research
and Outreach Center (left). Turn left. The administration building will be on your left, a
wood-covered structure. Approximate driving time: 2 hours.
From the South, from Sioux Falls area: Take Interstate 29 north to Highway 12 (exit #207) to
Milbank, SD. Follow Hwy. 12 to the intersection of Highway 59. Take Highway 59 north (left) to
Morris. From Hwy. 59, watch for a large sign indicating University of Minnesota (left) and West
Central Research and Outreach Center (right). Turn right. The administration building will be on
your left, a wood-covered structure. Approximate driving time: 3 hours.
From the East, from Minneapolis/St. Paul: Take Interstate 94 west to Sauk Center (exit #127).
Turn left onto Highway 71. Immediately after the truck stop, turn west (right) onto Highway 28.
Watch closely for this turn! Continue west on Highway 28 to Morris. Go South on Hwy. 59. From
Hwy. 59, watch for a large sign indicating University of Minnesota (right) and West Central
Research and Outreach Center (left). Turn left. The administration building will be on your left, a
wood-covered structure. Approximate driving time: 3 hours