If you’ve got gardening on the brain, Otten Bros. can stock you up on all your spring seed material desires, like organic specialty vegetables, flowers and soils. Owner Cliff Otten has a large selection of grow lights and pots to get you started—even before the weather chooses to cooperate. And while you’re at it, pick up something from a wide selection of houseplants, blooming plants, orchids and succulents to brighten your home or office. 2350 W. Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake; 952.473.5425
You’ll find all your annuals (think veggies, herbs, hanging baskets and more) at Bachman’s this spring. They also boast a full selection of nursery products including perennials, shrubs, roses, evergreens and trees. And of course, don’t forget other garden must-haves like soil, mulch, fertilizer and tools. In the business for more than 125 years, Bachman’s will impress you with an expert staff; in fact the plants are always fresh and arrive daily from the Bachman family growing range south of the Twin Cities. 10050 6th Ave. N.; 763.541.1188
The experts at Dundee Nursery and Landscaping will help you navigate their greenhouse full of all your favorites—annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables. For a touch of the tropical, Dundee offers a selection of Monrovia tropicals that are sure to make your neighbors jealous. Dundee also provides a full selection of trees and shrubs, including lilacs, fruit trees, azaleas, specialty evergreens and more. 16800 Hwy. 55; 763.559.4016
