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Winter Greens Galore
The cold weather is here, and that means the holidays are around the corner! Grab your hats and coats and get to one of the over 50 Minnesota Grown Christmas tree growers for outdoor fun.?Pick your perfect Christmas tree with our guide that directs you to the right combination of needle retention, fragrance, and price. Visit the Minnesota Grown website for tips on measuring for, maintaining, and learning the lifecycle of a local tree.
Trees are not the only way to bring the outdoors to you. Greenery such as garland, wreaths, and boughs can be used in outdoor or indoor settings to brighten spaces and add fragrance. Add them to railings, doors, and entryways with lights and watch your home or office instantly transform. Seeking yet another option? Poinsettias are a pop of color that instantly signal the holidays.?
Whether cutting your own tree or making a trip to your local nursery, Minnesota Grown can help you find the tree, greenery, or plant that is right for you. Happy holidays!
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Farm Feature:
Farmer Doug
?I?ve always had a passion for trees,? says Doug Hoffbauer, the namesake of Farmer Doug?s in Duluth. ?Growing vegetables was to keep busy until the trees were ready."
What?s a secret survival tool for a Christmas tree grower? ?The day after Christmas we leave for a week in Jamaica!?
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Recipe: Roasted
Delicata Squash
Delicata squash is unique in that the skin is deliciously edible and soft when cooked, eliminating the need to peel.
Find this recipe and so much more in the winter issue of Living Local!
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