Our Growers
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.
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 prairies of west-central Minnesota. Run by Gene and Muriel Stark, their son Jeremiah and his wife Amie, Glacial Ridge has 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, adapted to our soils, winters, and 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."​