Author Archives: Deb Knecht

Creating an Outdoor Room

This week we started work on a new patio for Jane and Dennis.  They wanted a patio along the side of their home – right off of their family room which will give them additional living space outside and a great place for entertaining. Day 1.     This site provided a few challenges as there was a [...]

August coupon

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Crazy Daze – Thursday July 28th

Crazy daze is less than a week away! Take advantage of “Crazy Daze” Thursday July 28th.  Snap up some crazy deals on all kinds of plant material.  Selected varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials will be discounted 20%, 30% or even 50% OFF!  As you can imagine, the crazy weather this season has made us [...]

Echniacea

“Colorful fun with Coneflowers” The ‘Summer Sun’ is bright (too bright apparently) and so are the Coneflowers here at the nursery.  We ‘Hope’ you’ll stop in under this ‘Summer Sky’ and treat your’ gardens to some ‘Tomato Soup’, with ‘Mango Meadowbrite’ and ‘Hot Papaya’ on the side.  Wash it all down with some ‘Vintage Wine’ [...]

Shasta Daisy

Lazy Summer Daisies A classic symbol of summer, daisies have a way of bringing back memories from our past, of our loved ones, and of course helping to create some memories to be cherished for years to come.  Have you had the good fortune to receive a fist full of pure white single daisies?  Maybe [...]

4th of July Hours

We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July.  The weather forecast looks perfect for those wanting to do yard work.  We will be here from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday, July 2nd and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, July 3rd.   We will be closed on [...]

Trees on Sale

We have just put two beautiful and fast growing maples on sale.  Sienna Glen Maple and Autumn Fantasy Maple are currently on sale at 30% to 50% off in nursery container sizes from a #7 all the way up to a #25. Sienna Glen Maple is a wild hybrid discovered in St. Paul, MN, and [...]

Tree Sale on Balled & Burlapped

All of our 2011 crop of balled and burlapped tree (B&B) are on sale at 20% off regular prices.  We have a huge assortment of trees available.  They include Maples, Oak, Lindens, Birch, Kentucky Coffeetree, Crabapple Trees, Spruce & Pine, and many more…  The sale extends through the end of June! If you can’t plant [...]

June coupon #2

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The Incredible Yarrow

An old standard like a faithful friend – the Achillea or Yarrow is a sun worshiping perennial.  The blossoms just burst this week and provides a palette of color!  Yarrow enjoy the full hot sun, can tolerate poorer soils and hot, arrid conditions.  You can use these as a cut flower in arrangements and once [...]

Weigelas are Blooming

Some of the most beautiful and versatile shrubs for your landscape are the Weigelas.  They have just started blooming and are an incredible display of color!  They prefer full sun, but can do fine in 4-5 hours of sun as well. Pictured here is the Carnaval Weigela which puts on a remarkable floral display of [...]

Information Mailboxes

This year we have placed mailboxes throughout our perennial area and front display area to have a place for information on particular plants.  Heidi Brosseau – our retail manager – is super creative and has decorated the tubs that hold the boxes.  The picture here shows our information center in hosta sales.  If you have [...]

June coupon

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Memorial Day Hours

Our hours today for Memorial Day are 8 am to 5 pm.   Share this:ShareFacebookEmail

Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb Bread My rhubarb patch is producing rhubarb like crazy!  We’ve enjoyed rhubarb sauce, rhubarb dessert, rhubarb cake and this morning, I made a new recipe for rhubarb bread!   I put it up to my taste testers (Jim and Heidi) and it passed with flying colors! 1 cup milk 1 T. lemon juice 1 t. [...]