Farmers used to drop off boxes of kale, root vegetables, maybe even a bottle of cow's milk on front porches and drive off in their Ford Econolines or trucks. In the not-so-distant 1990s, this was the glorious meeting between local patron and small farms, an early version of the subscription food system known as community supported agriculture (CSA). "[CSAs] were a completely new arrangement. .
Tangletown Gardens
Events like Farm Supper and Family Day are set against an unparalleled scenic backdrop. Photo courtesy of Tangletown Gardens
“At Tangletown Gardens we want to inspire and educate,” says Scott Endres, who owns the urban garden center with his business partner Dean Engelmann.
From the moment that you step inside Tangletown Gardens or even just visit their website this mission is obvious. And this mission is what makes them one of the premiere garden centers in the Twin Cities. Whether you utilize their CSA program, take a class, or just shop the garden center, you are sure to leave feeling equipped for whatever project Tangletown Gardens has inspired you to take on.