The DNR maintains a list of native plant suppliers and consultants for Minnesota. Companies must certify that they sell Minnesota native plants sourced from the state, do not sell invasive or noxious plants, and/or have experience as a native plant consultant or habitat restoration specialist. Some nurseries on these lists sell a mix of Minnesota native, non-native, or horticultural varieties of plants. Minnesota wildlife –including pollinator species– benefit most from Minnesota native plants because they developed together.

This is a short list of pollinator-friendly and climate-adaptive plants, compiled by the experts at the University of Minnesota Bee Lab, that provide food and shelter for Minnesota pollinators.

Updated May 2025 Planting a vegetable garden isn’t just a one-day affair. It’s often done over several weeks, depending on the weather and other factors. There are a variety of ways to determine when to plant what—here are just a few. Cool Season/Warm Season Crops At their simplest, vegetables tend to fall into two categories…