Author Archives: Deb Knecht

“Dig In Minnesota”

We have a segment on the Sunday morning TV show – “Dig In Minnesota” !  Teri Knight and her crew were here to film on May 13th.   We are excited to be a part of this program. Leif Knecht and Jim Westlund  demonstrated proper tree planting techniques which included the importance of root pruning prior [...]

Rhubarb Cake

  Tis the season for the rhubarb recipes to come out!   This cake is so yummy and moist!  Cakes, desserts, sauces and more.  We eat lots of fresh rhubarb and I freeze it in bags for use in the winter. We carry 1 gal. rhubarb plants here so you can start your rhubarb patch and enjoy [...]

Container Gardening, Strawbales, and Redbuds

With the warm weather (and spring) finally here – it has a been a blur of activity here at the garden center. This past Thursday evening, we hosted a container gardening workshop. There were beautiful containers created and fun shared by all.   Grace Ramos did a wonderful job of helping everyone with the creation of [...]

Forsythia and Magnolia

What’s doing the blooming this week?   The Forsythia – both the shrubs and tree form are absolutely beautiful with their buttery yellow flowers brightening up the landscape!  The Magnolia trees!   Awesome.   Almost every street that I went down yesterday here in Northfield had either a Forsythia blooming or the white Magnolia flowers seeming to shine [...]

Garden Tilling

If you are interested in having someone rototill your garden(s) this spring, we have a friend who has a lawn and garden tractor with a 42″ wide power tiller whom you can hire to work up your planting area.   His name is Rudy Maurer, he lives here in Northfield and will welcome calls / inquiries [...]

Creating Container Displays

              Thursday – May 16th – from 5 pm to 7 pm We are hosting a class on creating container displays using annual flowers.  Annual containers are an easy way to incorporate color and texture to any area in the garden or patio.  They can be colorful accents, create focal points and help invite guests [...]

Forget-Me-Not

Every morning for the past month (and their still blooming strong) I have been greeted by a bench full of bright sky blue flowers with bright sunny yellow centers.  I love Forget-me-nots for their long lasting spring bloom and for all the little bouquets I have picked of them over the years.  There’s nothing better [...]

Job Opportunities

We have immediate openings in our retail sales division.  One full-time – one part-time.  Our retail season runs from April through November and does include some weekend hours on a rotating basis.  Prior horticultural experience is preferred.   Both positions require the ability to be able to safely lift 50 pounds.  If you like to work outdoors – this is the [...]

Annuals Have Arrived

Our cool season annuals have arrived!   We have Pansys, Petunias, Marigolds, Allysum, Johnny-Jump-Ups, cool season veggies, Gerbera Daisys, Bacopa, Snapdragons and more!   A limited number of pansy bowls are looking fabulous.  All of our annuals are locally grown – the plants are larger and the quality – second to none!    We are busily getting the [...]

Spring Tree Sale

Our Spring Tree Sale has begun – with an amazing discount of 50% off on all  2012 spring dug  balled and burlapped (B&B) trees while supplies last.   Trees available include several varieties of maple such as the Autumn Blaze Maple, Celebration Maple,  Sugar Maple, several varieties of Oaks, Elms, Lindens, Crabapples, Lilac, Pine, Spruce and more.   There are [...]

Now Open

We are now open for the season with our huge inventory of trees, shrubs and perennials!   Annuals will be arriving early next week!  We are here 7 days a week.  Monday through Friday – 8 am to 6 pm; —  on Saturday – 8 am to 5 pm and on Sunday – 10 am [...]

Kid’s Planting Day – 2013

Calling all buds and sprouts!                                                               Believe it or not, our 5th annual Kid’s Planting Day is just around the corner! What a great way to put a little spring in all our steps.  Don’t worry grownups, as usual, we host this event in one of our heated greenhouses so no matter what the weather is [...]

Bonus Bucks – 2013

Our Bonus Bucks are back for yet another season!   Even though spring seems like it is taking a long time to make an appearance – we have Bonus Bucks waiting for those April & May purchases.  If you are thinking of planting a few trees this spring or re-doing a few shrubs – get [...]

Snow Sale

Snow sale today!   Please call for a quote – won’t last long!  Will deliver!

Northfield Home and Garden Business Showcase

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 6th to attend this year’s Home and Garden Business Showcase to be held at the Northfield Arena, 1280 Bollenbacher Drive, Northfield.   From 9 am 3 pm you will be able to visit over 50 booths  featuring Northfield area businesses – from home construction & maintenance, finance, landscaping, gardening and more!  Knecht’s [...]