Minnesota State Horticultural Society
Founded in 1866 by fruit growers in Minnesota, we took on the challenge of growing apples and other fruits in a northern climate. Today, we’re one of the longest-standing Horticultural… Read More →
Founded in 1866 by fruit growers in Minnesota, we took on the challenge of growing apples and other fruits in a northern climate. Today, we’re one of the longest-standing Horticultural… Read More →
Dogwood Designs is a landscape design & consulting firm. We have a great deal of experience helping clients with rain gardens and native plants. At Dogwood Designs, we advocate for… Read More →
Hennepin County Environment and Energy delivers a variety of programs and services to protect and preserve the environment for current and future generations. To protect land and water and conserve… Read More →
NRP was founded in 2014 with the goal of bringing a non-intensive approach to ecological restoration focused on people and the land. From Twin Cities’ roots, we have grown to… Read More →
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Resilient Yards Online Learning Series Blue Thumb Resources (Plant Lists, Design Templates, & More) Apply for a Spring 2025 Lawns to Legumes Grant by Nov 30 Rain Garden Creation + Care Blog Post: Helping Wildlife Overwinter MN BWSR October Featured Plant: Hoary Vervain Blog Post: Starting with Soil Health Plan a Project for Pollinators and…
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The Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens: Design and Installation for Homeowners in the Upper Midwest A Guide for Planting Zones 3, 4, and 5 This 81 page book provides easy to follow directions, templates, and plant information to help you create your own raingarden – turning rainwater into an asset for your yard, while adding…
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