Minnesota Grown's Pick of the Month newsletter offers you tips on what to look for in seasonal food and products.
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April showers call for planting powers! Get ready to visit your local greenhouse or nursery for expert advice and the perfect plants for your spring adventure. Plus, mark your calendar for the opening day at your local farmers' market.
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Flowers in pots for sale at a greenhouse.
Photo courtesy of Rich Valley Farms
Minnesota Blooms: Start Your Garden
Dreaming of a vibrant balcony oasis? Or maybe you crave the satisfaction of nurturing your own veggies from seed? Minnesota growers are ready to help!
*Minnesota Grown's directory connects you directly with local growers offering:*
* Dazzling annuals and perennials to transform your space into a blooming haven.
* Native plants that attract pollinators and support a healthy ecosystem.
* A breathtaking array of vegetables and herbs to fill your plate with fresh, seasonal flavors.
Plus, find the perfect local compost and soil amendments to create a thriving garden you'll love. Get ready to grow alongside your community and discover the joy of Minnesota Grown. Fresh from your neighbor!
*Find Local Plant Growers* [ [link removed] ]
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A collage of pictures from McDonald's Meats: the exterior, staff, and selection of beef cuts.
Photos courtesy of McDonald's Meats
Local Legacy: McDonald's Meats
Discover McDonald's Meats, your destination for quality, local meats in Clear Lake, MN. From a humble start as a dry goods store in 1914 to today's thriving meat market, their wealth of experience and expertise makes McDonald’s Meats a cherished institution in the community.
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Dig Into Minnesota Grown News
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Where are your flowers from? Reporter Kelli Hansen visited Plymouth, MN, to check out *Len Busch Roses’ 15 acres of greenhouses* that produce and sell over 7 million stems and pots each year.
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Maple syrup is a versatile sweetener that is marvelous in salad dressings, marinades, and even beverages [ [link removed] ]. Minnesota Grown's own Rachel Wandrei visited the Midwest Access studio in Rochester to share *a recipe for an easy maple vinaigrette.*
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[ [link removed] ]Minnesota is home to 90+ maple syrup producers! *Visit Hale's Sugarbush* in Cottage Grove along with Lauren Andrego of Minnesota Live to see how maple tree tapping is done.
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*Size up a CSA [ [link removed] ] with the Star Tribune*. Chris Vondracek talked to several local farmers about what makes a successful Community Supported Agriculture program - and recommends being ready to put your apron on!
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A collage of images taken at farmers' markets.
Photos courtesy of the Maple Grove Farmers' Market, Rochester Farmers' Market, Hmong American Farmers Association and the Grand Rapids Farmers' Market.
When Is Your Farmers' Market Opening Day?
*The vibrant colors of the farmers' market are about to bloom!* Many markets open their doors in May, kicking off a season of fresh, local goodness*.* It's a celebration of local agriculture, a chance to meet the farmers who grow your food, and a delightful way to kick off the beautiful spring season!
Find your nearest market and get ready to:
* Dive into a sea of colorful flower and vegetable seedlings – perfect for getting your own backyard bounty growing.
* Stock your pantry with the best that local farms have to offer: think sweet maple syrup, creamy cheeses, delicious meats, and farm-fresh eggs.
Early season farmers markets won't have summer veggies yet, but look for the first pops of color from locally grown spring greens and other signs of tasty things to come!
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