Elevating Prairie Plants

Elevating Prairie Plants on a No-Till Flower Farm

Hannah Scates Kettler & Kurtis KettlerSunday, July 16 | 2-4 p.m.

Hosts: Hannah Scates Kettler & Kurtis Kettler

Minerva’s Meadow

Address: 1149 190th Street, State Center, IA 50247

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Minerva’s Meadow near State Center, Iowa, is a 10-acre farm where Hannah Scates Kettler and her husband, Kurtis, are in their fourth growing season. Hannah uses no-till methods and natural products to grow hundreds of cultivars of cut flowers that she sells through farmers markets, subscriptions and – new this year – U-pick. Every bouquet Hannah makes also includes components of native plants harvested from the 2-acre prairie strip Hannah and Kurtis are establishing on their farm. Including these natives elevates their beauty and starts conversations about the value of native plants.

Light refreshments will follow the field day.

Sponsored by: 

  • Premier 1 Supplies
  • Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association

See & Discuss:

  • No-till cut flower production that highlights native plants
  • Establishing a 2-acre prairie strip
  • Learning to manage U-pick on a flower farm