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 Courtesy of Bergen's Greenhouse
Mum's the Word!
🏵️ As the temperature drops, planting doesn't stop! Mums are a bright, bold, and beautiful way to liven up your doorstep this fall. Want long lasting blooms? Select plants with buds that are just beginning to open for up to six weeks of color!
🌳 Looking forward to spending time in the shade next summer? Planting trees in the fall maximizes root development in warm soil without the stress of hot, summer days. Be sure to plant before the frost to give those roots time to grow!
There are dozens of mum, bedding plant, and tree growers listed in the Minnesota Grown directory. Find growers, gardeners, and greenhouses near you in the links below!
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 Courtesy of the Bloomington Farmers' Market
Storage Tips for Stocking Up
🍂 Let’s not jump from SPF to snow shovels just yet, there's still plenty of crisp golden fall to enjoy, but now is the perfect time to head to a local farm or farmers' market to start stocking your pantry for the season to come. ❄️ Then, when the frost demons do show up (and they will), you'll be ready to fight them off with a crunchy apple in one hand and a steaming bowl of soup in the other, all made with the foods you wisely tucked away.
Need a little help knowing what to store and how? Check out our blog for tips on making the most of Minnesota’s fall bounty. From sweet carrots to hearty winter squash, we cover how to store your favorite produce so it lasts well into the colder months. From proper fridge storage to which varieties keep the longest, you'll find practical advice to keep your fall haul fresh and flavorful.
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Sweet, Tart, or Pie-Ready
As autumn returns to Minnesota, so does the juiciest debate of the season: Sweet or tart? Pie or snack? Chunky sauce or smooth-as-silk?🍎
Whether you're dreaming of a warm apple crisp, packing lunches with apple slices + peanut butter, or gearing up for your annual applesauce making marathon, there’s a perfect apple for you, and you can find it at a Minnesota Grown apple orchard.
To help you find your ideal match, check out our Pick Your Perfect Apple Chart, your go-to guide for choosing apples based on flavor, use, and what’s in season. It's like speed dating, but with fruit.
Happy picking (and snacking, and baking, and saucing)! 🧺🥧🍎
P.S. Depending where in Minnesota you live, mid-season apples are coming into their peak. Honeycrisps will reward your patience as they are best when we have cool nights later in September!
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 Courtesy of Feather Acres Learning Farm
From Pasture to Plate: Feathered Acres Learning Farm
Last month on Facebook and Instagram we caught up with one of the many members who volunteered at the Minnesota Grown booth at the Minnesota State Fair this year, Feathered Acres Learning Farm + Inn in Belgrade:
What if your food came with a story—one rooted in humane care, healthy soil, and a family’s passion for connecting people with farming? That’s exactly what you’ll find at Feathered Acres Learning Farm & Inn in Belgrade, MN.
Here, Trisha and Nolan Zachman, with help from their little ones Esther (5) and Burke (2), raise hogs 🐖, sheep 🐑, and chickens 🐔 the way nature intended. Their pigs dig in the dirt, their sheep graze on lush pastures, and their hens forage while roaming the farmyard.
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 Courtesy of Rustic Designs Flower Farm
Upcoming Events: Farm Aid, Fall Fests & Fun!
Members across the state host events year-round. Check out these fall festivities happening soon!
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