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Bring Your Garden to Life!

Whether you are looking for a few hanging baskets to beautify your balcony, or want to get dirty and feel the soil between your fingers, Minnesota Grown members have what you need to get growing locally! Vegetables and herbs, annual and perennial flowers, and native plants can all be found in the Minnesota Grown directory. We even have producers of local compost and soil amendments to make your garden the best ever. [ [link removed] ]

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Grill for Greatness

Have you busted out your grill yet this spring? Gathering around a barbeque makes great memories for family and friends, and tastes delicious!

Grill local with specialty meats from Minnesota Grown producers, or branch out and try putting cheese and vegetables over the fire as well.

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Prairie Restoration Native Plant Center

Member Feature:
Prairie Restorations

?Passion To Do Right By Nature? is one of the core values of Prairie Restorations, Inc. founded by Ron Bowen in 1977. This Minnesota Grown member was one of the first companies in the nation devoted exclusively to restoring native plant communities!

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Purple and pink bouquet of flowers

Flower Arranging Tips

Nothing brings freshness to your home like locally grown flowers!

In the spring issue of Living Local, Minnesota Grown flower farms share tips on how to design a perfect spring bouquet. Find out what blooms are in season, how to prepare your vase, and build a custom arrangement.

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Find a Farmers' Market

Opening day at the farmers' market is a true sign of spring! Many markets have their first day in May, so find the one nearest you and mark your calendar for the festivities.

Look for flower and vegetable plants to get your garden growing along with local products like maple syrup, cheese, meat, and eggs.

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