By: Rose Burrell Adapted from Companion Planting in Home Gardens, by Natalie Hoidal. Available on the UMN Extention website. Planning your garden is one of the most exciting times of the year. There are endless options and endless combinations of … [Read more...] about Companion Planting 101
By: Koby Hagen Germinate: to begin to grow after being dormant Have you seen tiny plants sprouting this spring? Have you heard the excited talk of gardeners and farmers about growing their favorite vegetable or flower variety this season? Have … [Read more...] about Enrich Your Life With Seeds This Spring!
The treats of maple syrup come in literary form, too. As we enter the thaw of spring, we recommend you consider diving into Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This beautiful collection of essays weaves indigenous wisdom, scientific … [Read more...] about Book Recommendation: Braiding Sweetgrass
When most people think of maple syrup, they think of it drizzled over their waffles, pancakes, or sausages at breakfast. They may think of maple baked beans perhaps. What most people don’t realize, however, is the great versatility of this sweet … [Read more...] about Maple Custard with Maple Whipped Cream
Guest Author: Stephen G. Saupe March 2nd, 2021 The Minnesota maple syrup season is in full swing. The majority of producers have already drilled holes into their sugar maple trees, inserted a tap (also called a spile) to direct the sap out of … [Read more...] about The Virtues of Minnesota Grown Maple Syrup
Build a lasting connection with your farmer. As the number of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms has grown in the region over the years, eaters interested in knowing the faces behind their food have more choices than ever. How do you … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask Your CSA Farmer
