I took this picture a few minutes ago of a stunning Redbud tree here in Northfield along St. Olaf Avenue. There are Redbuds blooming all around Northfield right now and they are absolutely gorgeous. The Minnesota Strain of the Eastern Redbud is hardy here in Zone 4. They prefer moist, well-drained soils and it is [...]
It’s tulip time at the Gonnerman’s here in Northfield. This afternoon, Leif and I took a little time and went and visited the backyard garden paradise of Fred Gonnerman. From the street, you would never imagine that this was anything other than another beautiful old home in Northfield. Enter the garden gate, and you are transferred [...]
We are very excited about the number of residents and businesses here in Northfield who are participating in the America in Bloom program. We have a healthy supply of the designated colors in annuals and we have many planters planted with the designated annuals as well for those who would just like to buy a [...]
This year the Northfield Garden Club is promoting the America in Bloom program here in Northfield. This stems from a national non-profit organization which encourages the business community and private citizens in a city to join efforts and celebrate the assets of their city and to enhance its appearance as an attractive place for which [...]
We have a huge assortment of baskets for Mother’s Day gift giving. Baskets for the sun or shade – clip the coupon from the Northfield News for an additional savings and give Mom a gift she’ll have all summer! Also for Mother’s Day – just on Sunday – we are offering a free perennial [...]
Every spring we find several robin nests here at the nursery. With each one we find – it is a wonder all it’s own. It’s like "Wow – look at this", knowing that we’ve seen it many times before but feeling as if we’ve just discovered something no one else has ever seen. This morning, [...]
Okay – it is getting warmer – we all want to get out and plant… So let’s see what’s doing the blooming….. There are many spring perennials that add so much to our gardens but perhaps the best loved spring perennial is the bleeding heart or officially – “Dicentra”. It is a part sun/part shade [...]
There are so many benefits from planting trees – – – – a - Shade trees can reduce energy bills by 15 to 40 percent! The shade from trees can reduce the amount of times that your air conditioner kicks on during the heat of the summer! In the winter time – without leaves – [...]
