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Moonshadow Tracery

Leif Knecht — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:12:50 +0000

The severe clear of the February full moon brings a legion of shadows marching across the forest floor. Like soldiers marching shoulder to shoulder, the moonshadows of trees move in unison through the nightscape.

Standing tall and strong, mature trees move little on this windless winter night, but their shadows move constantly as the moon drifts from horizon to horizon. I’ve seen this dancce of the moonshadows many times before when the snow pack sharpens the stark figures as they grow longer and then shorter throughout the night.

Delicate and severe, the shadows of branches reach out to each other. Touching and parting repeatedly the shifting tracery speaks of lovers’ arms meeting, embracing and letting go only to seek a new embrace.

The winter forest which sometimes seems so lifeless has come alive this winter’s night as shadows move and dance till dawn. Moonshadow tracery is working it’s magic, and hints of lively times soon to be upon us when sap rises, buds swell and the entire web of life awakes in a rising crescendo.

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December Hours

Deb Knecht — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:49:40 +0000

Our December office hours are Monday through Thursday – 9 am to 1 pm. We do answer phone messages and e-mails 7 days a week – so if you’re in need of firewood or gift certificates – we’ll get back to you right away! Gift Certificates can be mailed out (to you or to the recipient) anytime or we can arranage a time for them to be picked up if the office hours don’t work for you!

We’ll be closed from December 23rd through January 1st. We’ll be back in the office on January 2nd!!

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Firewood For Sale

Deb Knecht — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:41:39 +0000

We have a limited amount of super dry firewood left for sale. This is all hardwood that has been cut, split and drying for three years. A fireplace cord – or face cord – when stacked is 8 feet long, 4 feet high and 15″-18″ wide, sells for $175 delivered to a Northfield address. Outside of Northfield – call for delivery costs. This is exceptional wood! Most of the wood in this photo has been sold – except for just a few loads.

Firewood makes a great Christmas gift as well!

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Thanksgiving

Deb Knecht — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:28:18 +0000

We want to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

We will be closed from Wednesday November 23rd through Sunday, November 27th.

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Holiday Gift Giving

Deb Knecht — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:00:36 +0000

We have gift certificates available for your holiday gift ideas! What’s better than to give a gift that can be used for flowers in the spring – a tree for the yard – for shrubs around the house .. the list could be endless! We can do gift certificates in any amount. We will mail them to you – to your recipient – or if you need to pick them up on hours we aren’t here – we can usually make arrangements to be here for you to pick one up! Give us a call or drop us an e-mail and we’ll take this one off your list!

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November Hours

Deb Knecht — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:56:02 +0000

November 5th – 8 am – 5 pm

November 6th – 10 am to 4 pm

Week of November 7th – 11th – 8 am until 4:30 pm

We will be closed on the weekends starting November 12th and 13th – and will be closed for the 5 day Thanksgiving holiday.

Our weekday hours for November will be Monday through Friday – 8 am to 4 pm.

If you need to pick up plant materials already purchased, look at trees that are still available or purchase a gift certificate and these hours don’t work – please give us a call. We can see what we can do to accomodate a time for you.

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End of the Season

Deb Knecht — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:46:25 +0000

It’s that time of year! Sunday, November 6th will be our last official day for retail sales for the season. We’ll be here from 10 to 4. On November 7th and 8th, we’ll still have most (but not all) plants available and the 9th, 10th & 11th, there’ll be limited availability. All plants that are in a container, get grouped together, tipped, and covered for their long winter’s napThis is a intense process so during this next week – that’s what we’ll be doing.

However, until the temperatures stay below frrezing, we’ll continue to have our larger balled and burlapped trees and some potted trees that are in our pot and pot growing area available for late season plantings.

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Remember the Wet Spring?

Deb Knecht — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:02:14 +0000

The weather forecast is for LaNina to continue – meaning lots of snow from Dec – Feb and perhaps a wet April again! Plant your trees and shrubs now yet this fall when conditions are good and they’ll “sleep” in your yard and in the spring – they take off and you won’t miss any of the 2012 growing season. You don’t have to wait for the yard to dry out and then get them planted. Plant now instead!

We still have an amazing selection of trees, shrubs and perennials for your fall planting. All plants are at least 20% off, some are 30% off, others are 40% and many are on sale at 50% off regular prices. We will be open 7 days a week Sunday November 6th. Starting on November 7th, 2011- we will begin the over-wintering process. We’ll still be open and until plants are grouped, tipped and covered – they’ll be available for sale!

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Fall Leaves and Grandsons!

Deb Knecht — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:54:05 +0000

Living in the woods – we have lots of leaves every fall! Each fall, the grandsons can’t wait to come and jump in the leaves. Each fall, the pile gets bigger and bigger as they get bigger and bigger. Sunday afternoon they were “hiding” from Grandpa. When Grandpa found them – it was one Grandpa against two little grandsons!

The fall weather looks great for the next week – get out and enjoy it. Take a drive – rake the yard – play with your kids (or grandkids)… Enjoy!

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White Pine Cones

Deb Knecht — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:29:47 +0000

We have an good supply of White Pine cones this fall. With the strong winds the last couple of weeks – the cones that may not have dropped this soon blew off. We have packaged some up in smaller amounts but also will have them available in larger amounts for those wanting to make holiday wreaths. Pine cones add a whimsical touch to fall / winter displays and are great for all sorts of crafts.

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