Huckleberry Meadows
“I believe we can change the landscape - both literally and figuratively - by simply tossing seeds and inviting nature back into our lives. It is an act of faith, and one that I know will make a difference.”
Bryan Tagge’s vision echoes the sentiment of a classic children’s book, Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. In the story, Alice Rumphius, known as the Lupine Lady, makes it her life’s mission to scatter lupine seeds wherever she goes, bringing beauty to her surroundings. For Bryan, that same philosophy is at the heart of his business, Huckleberry Meadows. His goal is to transform ordinary lawns and parking strips into vibrant meadows filled with native grasses and wildflowers, not only beautifying the landscape but also reconnecting people with nature.
Bryan offers a unique approach to gardening that makes it less expensive and easier to build natural gardens and meadows, replacing lawns and mono-cultured spaces. Like Alice Rumphius, who believed in making the world a better place one flower at a time, Bryan sees his seed-planting as an effort to spread hope and inspiration. “It spreads like a brushfire,” Bryan says. “Changing the spaces around us, inviting nature back into our lives - it alters how we experience the world.”
Huckleberry Meadows has a full-service landscaping team. Together with their meadowscaping education and services, their mission is to help people invite nature back into their spaces with natural gardening. Just as Alice fulfilled her promise to her grandfather to leave the world more beautiful, Bryan is committed to inspiring others to transform their surroundings into thriving ecosystems. With every meadow he creates, he follows in the footsteps of Miss Rumphius, leaving behind a legacy of growth and beauty.
Bryan’s passion inspired him to step away from the stability of a decade-long software career. “I spent ten years in an office, like so many of my generation, thinking that hard work would eventually lead to the life I wanted. After too long a period, I realized that I had to take my life in my own hands.” Motivated by his love of gardening and his belief in the healing power of the spaces around us, he launched Huckleberry Meadows.
Bryan’s deep connection to the outdoors began in childhood. He fondly recalls family dinners at his grandfather’s house, where quaking aspens and pine trees spread naturally across the lawn. Long tables were set between the trees, and family meals were shared in the cool shade. “It was a formative experience, sitting there with my family, surrounded by my grandfather’s garden,” he recalls. “Those moments shaped how I view the world and how I want to help create similar environments for others.” His mother also contributed to this perspective, always orchestrating gatherings that brought loved ones together in carefully crafted settings. These early experiences fostered Bryan’s appreciation for how thoughtfully designed spaces can encourage connection, creativity, and peace.
Bryan did not always foresee this path. His time working at a solar company reignited his desire to make a difference, but it was not until he renovated his own home that his passion truly crystallized. “I had this moment of clarity,” he says. “I realized that we have the power to shape the spaces around us - to make them beautiful, functional, and inspiring. It made me want to help others do the same.”
From that moment, Huckleberry Meadows began to take root. Bryan’s goal is not only to provide the seeds that transform landscapes but also to offer guidance on sustainable and eco-friendly technologies. While Bryan’s journey is still in its early stages - he has completed only a few meadow conversions but has set a goal of reaching 100 - his vision extends far beyond individual lawns. “It is a leap into the unknown, but I believe it is possible.”
Bryan’s ultimate ambition is to establish a physical space - a brick and mortar - where people can learn about landscape transformation, forage for food, and enjoy meals grown from the land. Inspired by the famed Noma restaurant in Copenhagen, he envisions a community-centered place where nature and humans intertwine - where gardening, dining, and outdoor experiences coexist in harmony. “The goal is not just to sell seeds,” Bryan emphasizes. “It is about creating environments where people can reconnect with nature and with one another, learning and growing alongside these plants.”
He describes a setting of meadows, gardens, and pathways leading to tables nestled among swaying grasses. “There is something magical about being in nature - sitting in a meadow at sunset, feeling the breeze, surrounded by beauty. That is what I want to give people.”
For now, Bryan is focused on sharing his vision at farmers’ markets, and on his website hcklbry.com, where he sells seed blends and offers landscaping services to those interested in turning their lawns and gardens into meadows and natural gardens. He is excited about the potential for transformation in even the simplest of spaces. He has also begun doing workshops where he can educate others. His first workshop will take place at Maple Grove Hot springs. Although Bryan is at the start of his journey, his passion and determination are undeniable. His experience as a senior product manager has given him the ability to take ideas and bring them to life, and now he is channeling those skills into his own business. “I have learned so much from my career,” he acknowledges. “But now I am applying that knowledge to something personal, using my own tools to make a difference in the world.”
As our conversation concludes, Bryan’s vision goes beyond business. He is leading a movement - one that encourages all of us to commune with nature, rethink the spaces we inhabit, and bring beauty back into our everyday lives.
