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 with a welcoming entrance.

Bring yourself and your creativity and get ready to have fun with color and texture!   We will supply the expertise, soil and plant material.   Please bring your favorite container(s)!

Participants are encouraged to pre-register.  There is no registration fee for this event, you will be charged only for the materials used.  This event will be hosted either outdoors or in one of our greenhouses – depending on the weather!   We look forward to seeing you!

Contact us - or give us a call at 507-645-5015 if you have any questions or would like to register!

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We had a lawn mower that had it’s motor bite the dust and I saw a container gardening opportunity.  Once the motor was removed – an inverted black container, and what else – ornamental grass – and vines will make for a container that will definitely be a conversation piece. 

Come and let your imagination run wild!

(This blog was submitted by our retail manager – Heidi Brosseau)

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 The cost for the class is $8.  An excerpt from the Community Ed class catalog - “Be the envy of your neighbors with an eye-catching container garden.  Bring your own container to create a stunning container garden with assistance from certified nursery and landscape professional, Sharon Boisselle of Knecht’s Nurseries and Landscaping.  You may bring your own supplies or materials will be available for purchase”. 

Sharon has years of experience with annuals and container gardening and we know you will not be disappointed.  If you have any questions on the class, you may contact Sharon here at the nursery and she will be glad to assist you in any way.

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Leif at a previous Business Showcase

This Saturday, March 26th, is the 2011 Northfield Home and Garden Business Showcase.  The event runs from 9 am to 3 pm and will be held at a new location this year – the Northfield Ice Arena, located on 1280 Hwy 3 South – across from the Allina Clinic.   There is no admission fee and there’s plenty of free parking!   This year’s Showcase will feature over 40 area businesses.

Stop by the booth and visit with Leif, Heidi and meet our new designer, Mike Mesch.  They will answer your questions, offer advice and let you know what’s happening at the nursery this year!   Mike will be able to schedule landscape consultations as well.  We’ll have $5 coupons to be used for retail purchases, and  information on how to Sponsor a Tree for Northfield parks, and much more.  Leif will be the presenter at the first seminar of the morning – at 9 am – and will be speaking on Growing and Planting  Techniques for Trees – both traditional and new methods.

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Groundcover - Vinca

Heidi will be presenting a talk on groundcovers to the Mendota Heights Garden Club on March 14th.  Groundcovers are becoming more and more popular  with the “mature” gardener.  They require lower maintenance while adding beautiful design elements to the garden and landscape.  She will highlight groundcovers that have deer and /or rabbit resistance, are attractive to butterflies or hummingbirds and are tolerant to a wide range of growing conditions including:  heavy shade, difficult sites and Black Walnut tolerance.

We welcome garden clubs to come tour the nursery and we will also do presentations for garden club meetings.  Please contact us for more information.

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Saturday – September 18, 2010            10 am to 11:30 am

Our retail manager Heidi Brosseau will be explaining fall perennials, perennials with winter interest, fall planting tips and fall garden care.   This is a seminar that you don’t want to miss!

Learn about perennials for fall and winter interest.  Who’s Doin’ the Bloomin’?  will highlight these late season plants as well as those that add texture, color and even sound to our white winter canvas.  Since you’re coming, bring along your questions, they are always welcome.

We will have warm apple cider and cookies.  Every seminar registrant will receive a free selected perennial.  The seminar will be held at the nursery outdoors, weather permitting.   Please dress appropriately.  Should it rain, we will bring the seminar indoors into one of our production greenhouses.

Advance registration is appreciated. $10 per person.  Discounted registration for groups of 6 or more – $2 off.  Register by e-mail ( info@knechts.net ), in person at the nursery, call us at 507-645-5015.

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