GREENHOUSE SALE JULY 20, 2024

WHO WE ARE

Our names are Beth and Ben and we are the lucky owners of Properly Propagated. Dennis Hoidal, Ben's dad, is the official succulent master and we have been fortunate enough to work with him and help him sell his fabulous plants.

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Dennis first started growing succulents and cacti over 40 years ago. His first infatuation with cacti and succulents began when he bought three cacti for his future wife for their barren apartment in NE Minneapolis. He started growing succulents in the late 1970's under lights in his basement but he quickly outgrew the space. Eventually in 1991 he and his wife found a large plot of land to build a house and an accompanying greenhouse. With the new arrival of his first child and soon to be second child, the first greenhouse was more than enough. In 2012 after becoming empty nesters, a second greenhouse was added for his growing business. If that wasn't enough,  he recently built a third greenhouse to accommodate all of his beautiful plants.  All of his plants are grown from cuttings, divisions, and seeds that he cares for himself.

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For the first 35+ years, he was a whole sale provider to big names like Gertens, Mother Earth Gardens, the former Linders Garden Center, and many more. Now however, he has shifted his business, giving you the opportunity to buy directly from him at local markets, special events, and online.

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When we are not selling plants at the farmer's market you can find Ben either on a basketball court (coaching or playing) or teaching special education in St. Paul. Beth works as a researcher coordinator at the University of Minnesota, focusing on type 1 diabetes. We have two wonderful daughters and two silly puppies who also keep us on our toes most days. 

You can find us every summer at the St. Paul Farmer's Market In lowertown on Saturdays and Sundays till mid-August. 

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