Picks of the Month

Member Feature: Prairie Restorations Inc.

"Passion To Do Right By Nature" is one of the core values of Prairie Restorations, Inc. founded by Ron Bowen in 1977. This Minnesota Grown member was one of the first companies in the nation devoted exclusively to restoring native plant communities. … [Read more...] about Member Feature: Prairie Restorations Inc.

TimberSweet puts Minnesota Maple Syrup in the National Spotlight

Guest post by Kirstin van den Berg A "Labor of Love" is how TimberSweet owners Ralph "Butch" and Amy Fideldy describe their relationship to maple sugaring in Minnesota.  Nestled on a 60-acre hillside in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Butch and Amy tap … [Read more...] about TimberSweet puts Minnesota Maple Syrup in the National Spotlight

Spring Asparagus Quiche

Enjoy the favors of the season with fresh, local asparagus and eggs! Find this recipe along with other tips and tricks for enjoying the season in the spring issue of Minnesota Grown's seasonal magazine, Living Local. Ingredients: 1 prepared … [Read more...] about Spring Asparagus Quiche

Maple Candied Nuts

The delicious flavor of pure maple syrup shines in this recipe. Once you try candied nuts made with maple syrup, you'll never go back to sugar. They're great on salads, ice cream, or other desserts, or on their own as a tasty sweet snack. Find this … [Read more...] about Maple Candied Nuts

March proclaimed Maple Month

Minnesota Governor Walz has proclaimed March to be "Maple Month" whereas the annual spring ritual of tapping maple trees and producing maple syrup products marks nature's transition from winter to spring in Minnesota's hardwood forests! Find a local … [Read more...] about March proclaimed Maple Month

Farmers’ market hubs are on the rise!

by Kathleen Rhykus, Renewing the Countryside It's a beautiful Saturday morning in the summer. The sun is shining and vendors line the streets at your local Farmers' Market. Sipping a coffee from one of the booths, you take your time pursuing the … [Read more...] about Farmers’ market hubs are on the rise!