We have had a variety of different shrubs on sale during August, and now have started our Tree Sale through the 14th of September. We have approximately 30-40 different varieties on sale marked with sale signs. Stop in and browse our tree sections. We have sizes to fit every budget and also for those wanting [...]
The Viburnums are a must have shrub for those wanting the versatility of spring, summer, fall and winter interest! Most viburnums are larger shrubs – growing anywhere from 6 feet to twelve feet in height – and approximately six to ten feet wide. There are a few varities that will stay under six feet. Most [...]
A sign of fall! Our Autumn Joy Sedum that we have in one of our display beds is now beginning to show the beginning of its fall color! Sedums are such a wonderful perennial in that it is exceptionally tough – drought tolerant once established, almost carefree, and provides winter interest! One of the most [...]
We have a new mum in our stock right now by the name of “Sesquicentenial Sun”. This plant boasts a golden button flower. It is an introduction from the University of Minnesota celebrating their 150 years. What a great plant for Northfielders to plant this year since we are also celebrating our 150th Birthday! We [...]
My attempt to feature a hosta every week this summer was not very good – we are so busy here at the nursery that I have found that there are not as many hours in the day as I thought I had! This morning, as I walked through our hosta garden at home, I stopped [...]
Rudbeckia Goldsturm is my favorite perennial if you do not count in Hosta! This wonderful plant starts to blossom in mid to late July and stays going well into September. We live in the middle of the woods and these plants receive as little as an hour or two of sunlight to 4 or 5. [...]
Ligularia Othello — a late summer perennial is shown here just starting to open up. The vibrant yellow/orange color brightens up the space now when so many other flowers are starting to fade. We have this in one of our gardens with many Hosta, Astilbe, Brunnera, Baptisia and Cimicifuga. In shade gardening in addition to [...]
One of the projects that we have worked on this year is helping the Northfield Garden Club with their pergola project in Riverside Park. This pergola is the Garden Club’s Sesquicentennial gift to the City of Northfield. The photo shows Derek Chicos and Dan Douglass working on the project. There are many different varieties of [...]
We spent 6 days in the Boundary Waters last week and had a wonderful time! The weather was perfect except for the first day when it got to 91 degrees! The forest fire was north of us, however, we did see and smell smoke. Here at the nursery we always get asked, “Is that hardy [...]
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