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Morning Sky Greenery

At Morning Sky Greenery we grow the vast majority of our prairie plants from seed. We take care to produce high quality native prairie flowers and grasses that adapt easily…  Read More

Morning Dew Gardening

Morning Dew Gardening is a small sustainably minded landscaping company that installs rain gardens, manages storm water, and uses native plants where possible. We also build raised beds, install edible…  Read More

Map Your Pollinator Project

Lawns to Legumes Individual Support Cost Share Grantees For grantees who are requesting reimbursement, click here to go to the grantee reimbursement page. Self-Installed Pollinator Habitat (not funded by Lawns to Legumes) Fill out the form below, selecting the appropriate “No” answer to the first question, and get your planting on the map. You may…

Apply for Lawns to Legumes Assistance

Minnesota residents are eligible to apply for Lawns to Legumes cost-share funding of up to $400 to create pollinator habitat in their yards. The application deadline for the Fall 2024 Lawns to Legumes Individual Support program is May 15, 2024. Grant recipients will be notified in late May. Lawns to Legumes is no longer rolling over…

Low Maintenance Turf

Low-Maintenance Turf functions as a typical lawn but is composed of species that require less water and fewer inputs. This option may be appealing if you want to keep the appearance of a traditional lawn and have areas of frequent or intense use. Back to Turf Alternatives Home

Perennial Ground Cover

Perennial Ground Cover can be created from a mix of tightly-knit grasses and flowering plants. If you have low-use, low-foot traffic areas and welcome a non-traditional look, this option offers the maximum ecological impact—though it requires an investment of planning, time, and money, and has higher maintenance needs at first. Back to Turf Alternatives Home

Pollinator Lawn

A Pollinator Lawn introduces a diversity of low-growing flowering plants into a typical lawn. This provides forage for pollinators, and the plants have deeper roots that need less watering. If you are not concerned with having a uniform carpet of green lawn in frequently-used areas, this may be the best option to help restore the…

Turf Alternatives

Do you have areas in your yard where grass doesn’t want to grow? A native garden may be the solution.

Partner Agreement Form

To become a Blue Thumb Partner, please download and read through the 2024 Partner Agreement. Then submit the form below.

Blue Thumb Partners

Our Blue Thumb Partners are a collection of public organizations and private companies committed to funding, designing, creating, maintaining and teaching about landscapes that contribute to a healthy ecosystem and…  Read More