Locally grown. Pollinator safe.
No neonicotinoids. Ever.
We partner exclusively with Minnesota growers who share our commitment to sustainable, chemical-free growing.
Green Earth Growers
Prior Lake, MN · Est. 2004
Annuals · Veggies · Herbs · Pots & Baskets
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Green Earth Growers is a women-owned greenhouse just south of the Twin Cities, founded in 2004 by Jenny Hotz and Jolea Gress.
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Certified Naturally Grown, everything they grow follows the National Organic Standards: no synthetic pesticides, no synthetic fertilizers, and no neonicotinoids.
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Instead of chemical pest control, they rely on Integrated Pest Management — releasing beneficial predatory insects to keep pests in check — and use neem oil as a natural alternative when needed. Plants are nurtured with compost teas and natural fertilizers, and growth rates are managed through natural temperature differentials rather than the growth-retardant chemicals common in conventional greenhouses. The result is healthier, more resilient plants that are safer for your family, your garden, and the bees.
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Supplying our annuals, vegetables, herbs, patio pots & hanging baskets
Glacial Ridge Growers
Glenwood, MN · Est. 1972
Native Perennials · Hardy Perennials
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A family-run greenhouse with over 52 years of growing experience, nestled among the lakes and prairie potholes of west-central Minnesota. Run by Gene and Muriel Stark and their son Jeremiah and his wife Amie, Glacial Ridge is guided by a simple mission: "Restoring the Prairie One Backyard at a Time."
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Their specialty is locally sourced, Minnesota-ecotype native plants — grown from seed native to our region, genuinely adapted to our soils, our winters, and our pollinators. Several varieties are specially selected for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, a threatened species native to Minnesota.
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Glacial Ridge grows entirely without neonicotinoids, GMOs, or growth-retardant chemicals. Each winter, their greenhouses freeze solid for two months to knock back insects naturally — then ladybugs handle anything that returns in spring. As Gene says: "We try to take the good things from technology while leaving out the bad things, like chemicals."
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Supplying our perennials and native plants