DECEMBER 2014                                                                         www.minnesotagrown.com
IN THIS ISSUE... 

A REAL Minnesota Grown Christmas REALChristmas
Life Cycle of Tree



With the holidays approaching we hope that many people will choose a natural Minnesota Grown Christmas tree as a departure from the artificial tree that might have been used in the past. Today, aromatic, fresh-cut trees and evergreens are easily found throughout Minnesota. Search our online Directory to find 60 producers
near you! 

Worried about how you will recycle your Christmas tree when the season is over? We followed the life cycle of a Minnesota Grown Christmas tree from seed to compost. Check out our info-graphic and learn the many ways to recycle your Christmas tree this season!

 

 
Holiday Gift GuideGiftGuide

If someone you know has been "Minnesota Nice"  this year, they deserve the perfect gift. Minnesota Grown members across the state offer excellent options for gifting and we have put together a few ideas to help you Get Out & Go Local this holiday season!

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Holiday Image Caring for your Christmas Tree Care

We asked our member experts for their tips on keeping your tree looking its best this holiday season. Also check out these tree myths and facts from the National Christmas Tree Association! 

 
Poinsettia Christmas and Winter Decorating with Minnesota Grown Decorate
  
If you're looking for ways to incorporate local plants into your Christmas and winter home decorations, look no further! From poinsettias, to wreaths, to garlands and spruce pots, we have tips and tricks to bring the outdoors indoors and decorate the Minnesota Grown way this winter.

 
Member Spotlight: Christmas with the Kreuger's  Member

The early snowfall is making us all excited for Christmas  and it's easier than ever to find a real Minnesota Grown Christmas tree from over 60 growers in our online Directory.  In late November we visited one of our member growers from Lake Elmo, Minnesota who have a rich history of providing quality trees and service to consumers from the metro area. Join us as we discover what it's like to be Christmas tree farmers, why buying real, local trees is so important, and what the perfect Christmas tree really does look like!
 
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Neil and Deb Kreuger of Kreuger's Christmas Trees
Neil and Deb Krueger of Krueger's Christmas Trees
Save the Date!  Event

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Minnesota Grown.com now has an interactive online calendar where you can find fun and local December events! We have lots of great events from cooking classes to family friendly holiday events and more!
Homemade Eggnog
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Photo Courtesy of Julia Frey of Vikalinka

Nothing says Christmas like the taste of eggnog, but it can be hard to find one in stores with the perfect texture and flavor. Try this simple recipe using Minnesota Grown dairy products from one of 17 dairy producers, and eggs from one of 69 producers in our online Directory and fall in love with your own blend of spices to create the perfect cup of eggnog.


Oops - wrong tagline!

In November, we posted this picture from Minnesota Grown member Holasek Flower Power Garden. They are beautiful right? Unfortunately, we accidentally captioned them as "blue spruce" which they are not! This is a mixture of greens for spruce pots - check out their Facebook page for more beautiful pictures, close up of other greens and information about spruce tops, kissing balls and other winter decorations.
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