about the book: 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.

Image description front: Front cover of “Prairie Grown” featuring close-up green prairie plants with soft sunlight.

Back cover text: “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.