Prairie Grown is two parts recipe and one part story.  It’s a glimpse into how life unfolds on a small organic vegetable farm in eastern South Dakota over the course of a calendar year.  As the winter melts into spring, and spring blossoms into summer, and summer fades into autumn, and autumn falls asleep under winter’s blanket, it is a walk through the history, cultivation, growth, community, and preservation that comes about when we live close to the earth.

“A pure literary and artistic delight, Prairie Grown tugs readers’ heart strings gently, inviting them into the landscape of the Midwest, into a story that quickly feels like home. Inspired by the author’s connection to her family’s land and a deep-felt sense of stewardship, it inspires a deepening of relationship to food, to nature and its cycles, and the sense of well-being that arises from nurturing these connections. So much more than a compilation of recipes, this book offers readers moments of self-reflection, a re-birth of creativity in the garden and home, and an abundance of practical tips and inspirations to bridge these.” ~ Lindsey Ruder, Organic Farmer, Herbalist, and Cafe Manager

Heidi Barr lives in eastern Minnesota with her family.