Ikea to the rescue

The Ikea Home Tour squad is coming to town to help make over a closet, bedroom, bathroom or give other spaces a face-lift with Ikea furnishings and accessories. But to be one of the lucky homeowners, you have to submit a video of your design challenges by May 1. If you're selected, Ikea experts will come to your home, do the makeover and film the design solutions and DIY tips. Your video needs to explain why and what room needs professional help, introduce your family, give a tour of your home and show off your personality — in 3 minutes or less. Residences must be no more than 50 miles from the Ikea store in Bloomington. For submission details, go to hometourseries.com/submit.

Mom's day out

The historic Smith Douglas More House, currently a Dunn Bros. coffeehouse, will be packed with architectural salvage, vintage goods, plants and home and garden decor by vendors Lark Nest Design, Mustard Moon and Salvaged and Rescued Art. The Mother's Day Market is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7 at 8107 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie. Call 952-934-0145.

Small yard how-to

Natural Built Home is heading outdoors for a free class on eco-friendly "Small Yard Landscape Design," 10 a.m. May 7 at 4020 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls. Register at naturalbuilthome.com or call 612-767-3739.

Mother's Day at the Arb

A plant sale, free admission, brunch and blooming tulips are on tap for Mother's Day weekend at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. On May 6, Arb admission is free for National Public Gardens Day, with storytimes, prizes and guided walks. The Auxiliary Plant Sale offers unique varieties and University of Minnesota plant introductions, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7-8. Plant lists available for $1. The Mother's Day Brunch in the cafe is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8. To reserve a spot, go to arboretum.umn.edu or call 952-443-1400. Arboretum admission: $12 for ages 13 and up; free for members and ages 12 and under.

Incredible edibles

Which vegetables are best to start from seed? Which varieties yield the best produce? You'll find out scores of tips and techniques for "Planning Your Edible Garden" at a Bachman's workshop from 5-7 p.m. May 10 at 6010 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls. Cost is $10 and includes Bachman's Care Sheets, examples of seeds and fresh plants. To register, go to bachmans.com or call 612-861-7600.

Modern makers

Does your taste lean midcentury modern? MidModMen + friends, a retailer of vintage and modern home furnishings, is hosting an in-store event, MidModMakers Showcase, featuring the work of St. Paul visual artist Lisa Rydin Erickson, New York painter John-Michael Zuerlein, Josh Midland of Ferrous Furnishings who transforms salvaged materials into functional furniture, and Lex Winger of ModiLumi Lighting.

Showcase hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6-8, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. May 6. MidModMen+friends is located at 2401 University Av., St. Paul.

LYNN UNDERWOOD