Grown without chemicals. Raised right here.

The average last frost in the north metro lands around mid-May, and the old Mother's Day rule of thumb is a decent starting point — but watch the 10-day forecast, because May likes to surprise us. Cold-tolerant plants like pansies can go out weeks earlier; hold warm-season vegetables like tomatoes and peppers until nights stay reliably above 50°F, usually late May. When in doubt, ask us — we watch the forecast for a living.

Yes — that's the whole point of us. Everything on our benches comes out of our own seven greenhouses in East Bethel, most of it started from seed right here. If it's on the bench, we grew it and can tell you exactly how.

Since 1991 we've grown without synthetic pesticides — it's been our niche from the very first crop. Anything we do apply is OMRI-listed for organic production, so your herb and vegetable starts come home untreated: nothing to wash off, nothing to wait out. One thing worth separating out: how a plant is grown is different from what a plant is. Plenty of ornamentals — foxglove and lily among them — are naturally toxic if chewed or eaten, no matter who grew them. If you've got curious kids or pets, ask us and we'll point out which ones to place with care, or start with our pet-friendly houseplants guide.

Our homegrown mums hit the benches in late summer and carry through fall. Exact timing shifts a bit with the growing year, so follow us on Facebook — we announce it the week they're ready, and the best selection goes early.

Bring it in! A leaf in a zip-top bag or a few clear photos is usually enough for us to diagnose the problem and send you home with a plan. Our growing guides cover the most common issues — yellowing leaves, soil pH, hydrangeas that won't bloom — if you'd rather start there.

We do — garden centers, landscapers, farm stands, and community projects across the north metro. Everything is grown chemical-free in our own greenhouses. Head to our wholesale page to see what we offer and apply for an account.

We do — eGift cards delivered by email in minutes, or a physical card we load here and mail to any address. Both spend like cash at the greenhouse on plants, workshops, and everything in the store, and neither ever expires.

Our retail store carries gardening tools and supplies, containers, clothing, and home décor. There's a potting station you're welcome to use, and we run hands-on workshops through the season — check the events page for what's coming up.