The Coach Request Form is now closed. The deadline for Spring 2025 Lawns to Legumes grantees to request a coach was Sunday, March 16. If you need help on your pollinator habitat project, we recommend checking out our online resources at bluethumb.org! There are plenty of resources to help with your project, including plant templates,…
Our community is what makes the work of planting for pollinators and clean water happen. As we wrap up the year, we’re feeling grateful for everyone who’s been involved with… Read More →
Late autumn in the pollinator garden is bittersweet. As flowers fade into shrunken seed heads and trees drop vibrant carpets of leaves, a silence settles in the air. Summer’s buzz… Read More →
Back to the Plant Finder Tool The Blue Thumb Plant Finder is a tool to help people find Minnesota native plants that will thrive where they’re planted. It is composed of plants that are generally commercially available, and can be used to create planting plans for all types of projects. The state of Minnesota does…
It’s easy to appreciate native plants for their colorful and varied blooms. But as autumn drifts in, petals wither and flower heads dry out. In their place, seeds are released… Read More →
Owner Steve Deal started Xylem Designs in 2009 and has been working in the landscaping field since 2000. His resume includes a master’s degree, from the University of Minnesota, in… Read More →
Minnesota bees are rising from their winter slumber. Some native bees overwinter underground; others are cavity-nesters and find refuge in hollow sticks and stems. Different bee species emerge at different… Read More →
Learn more about Metro Blooms, the nonprofit that coordinates Blue Thumb Metro Blooms website
