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SPRING 2026
ALL-SEASON COLOR
Native Plant Bloom Time Calendar
Staggered bloom times and a variety of flower colors support all-season pollinator nesting and feeding.
TOP PICKS
NATIVE PLANT RESOURCES
A curated collection of our favorite books, articles and tools to support native plant newbies and experts.
CASE STUDIES
REWILDING PUBLIC LAND
Municipal and community projects across Minnesota are bringing native prairie plants back on a larger scale.
GARDEN PLAN
POCKET PRAIRIE PLANTING GUIDE
How to convert your yard into a prairie garden.
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HOW TO SAVE ANNUAL SEEDS
Harvest seeds from container plantings to save money and squeeze another season out of your favorite annuals.
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