For more than 45 years, Prairie Restorations has proudly produced a full range of native seeds, plants, trees, and shrubs for restoration projects ranging from residential properties to large commercial restoration projects in Minnesota and surrounding communities. We strive to establish diverse native plant community restorations that provide benefits to pollinators, wildlife, water quality, and people.

We produce our own seeds and plants with a commitment to local genetic origin which means your prairie, woodland, wetland, or shoreline restoration project will be more accurate and successful.

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To produce and provide the most ecologically appropriate seeds, plants, products, and services and to utilize them to restore and manage native plant communities. Prairie Restorations, Inc. was founded in 1977 as one of the first companies in the nation devoted exclusively to designing, restoring, and managing native prairie plant communities.

Services Report

Offering consultation, installation, and management services for every type of restoration project. Prairie Restorations, Inc. is a full-service company, offering consultation, installation, and management services for all sizes of residential projects. Each restoration project is assigned a project manager who will guide you through each step and answer any questions you have regarding your restoration. Our highly mobile, adaptable, and creative team always seeks to find practical solutions and provide positive results.

Products & Prices Report

The origin or source of seed or plants used in restoration is an important factor to consider. There can be significant variation within a species, particularly one that grows in a wide geographic range. Over time, a species will adapt to its locale, with a life cycle that fits the climate, season length, soils, and other prevalent conditions.

Careers Report

We are looking for talented team members with a strong commitment to bringing people together with the land in new and innovative ways. Prairie Restorations, Inc. offers unique career opportunities to work outdoors in diverse native landscapes. We believe it is our team that creates our culture of enthusiasm for our mission.

Benjamin Meyer

Sep 25, 2021

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Great selection of native plants, seed and nature-themed gifts. Friendly staff. Easy to get to from Hwy 169.

Nikki B.

Sep 17, 2021

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Great selection of native plants. Best customer service you can come by! The entire staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Will be back for all future native planting projects!

Chris

Apr 26, 2021

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The staff is friendly and helpful and I've had a great success rate with all of the plants that I've bought there.

Rachel Baxter

Feb 22, 2021

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The store is well stocked with informative books and cute decor. But more importantly they have a great selection of beautiful and healthy native plants. They're even organized in alphabetical order by scientific name! Glorious.

Donna Serino

Jan 20, 2021

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Such an amazing place! Ron was so knowledgeable and and guided us to exactly what we wanted. The staff was super friendly, we will definitely be back!

Carol Johnson

Jun 21, 2020

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The staff was very helpful. The plants all looked very healthy and so far have been thriving after I planted them. The gift shop also had lots of cute books and decorations

Dreadpirateread

Nov 25, 2019

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What a wonderful garden center. Friendly staff who know prairie plants. Take a road trip out to Princeton and learn a lot about Minnesota native plants and prairie ecosystems.

Nancy Sedlock

May 24, 2019

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What a great place! Lots of native plants and grasses and the people are very knowledgeable. They have plants in 4 pots as well as the same plant in six-packs. The gift shop is worth a visit as well!

Dean Gamradt

Feb 23, 2019

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Did a 3/4 urban site with grass seed and forb plugs from Prairie Restorations in the early 80's. What a great expirence. A belated thank you for making it possible. Dean Gamradt