We are running an Independence Day Themed Discount Special on many trees, shrubs and perennials. Some of the items with special discounts of either 30% or 50% off are Blue Beech, Liberty Apple, Freedom Apple, Patriot Hosta, White Bomb Chrysanthemum and many more! See our specials page for the complete list. The sale runs from July [...]
It’s almost blueberry picking time! For anyone that remembers the fall of 2009 – we had one of the wettest Octobers – if not the wettest on record, followed by a beautiful November. We have always had good luck with our late fall plantings and decided it was time to get blueberries into our garden. [...]
The perennial of the week – on sale at 10% off is Veronica – also known as Speedwell. Dark green mounds of foliage produce spikes of flower blossoms that bloom for long periods of time. Veronica comes in a variety of colors – mostly blues, purples, and pinks. It is a perennial that does require [...]
Dakota Pinnacle Birch is beginning to make a statement in landscapes across the Upper Midwest. Slender and upright in it’s form, and very uniform in growth habit, Dakota Pinnacle Birch is extremely hardy, thriving in climate zones 3 to 7 and tolerant of many soil types including those with alkaline pH. Growing quickly to a [...]
Hosta ‘Rhino Hide’ – You have to feel it to believe it! (a quote from the hosta tag) The leaves of this hosta are some of the thickest of any hosta measured and with this attribute – it is exceptionally slug resistant. The leaves are cupped, puckered and have wide blue margins and a narrow [...]
The American Hosta Society’s National Convention will be held this week in Bloomington, MN – June 23-26. It will be headquartered at the Sheraton Hotel in Bloomington and will also include garden tours around the metro area and into southern Minnesota. Growing hosta – both here at the nursery and at home is definitely a [...]
Heidi Brosseau – our retail manager – has selected all varieties of the perennial Coreopsis as the perennial pick of the week for a 10% discount. We have many varieties that are blooming right now and looking absolutely gorgeous. Stop in and pick one up for your perennial garden!
Japanese Tree Lilac is an ornamental tree that sports showy fragrant white blossoms in early to mid-June. Pictured on the left is about the prettiest one that I have seen. It’s a mature specimen that grows at a home in Dundas, MN. Pictured to the right, is one that we planted as part of a [...]
We have added the native Yellow Lady Slipper (Cypripediuim calceolus) to our perennial offerings this year. One of the prettiest native orchids, it will reach a height of 1-2 feet with the lovely yellow flower atop a stalk of bright green foliage. This woodland native needs mostly shade – filtered sunlight to thrive. Moist organic [...]
Strawberries and Rhubarb go together. How many recipes don’t we all have with this combination? Strawberries and Bananas – another hit… but have you tried Rhubarb and Bananas???? The following pie recipe comes from the recipe file of Leonard and Marie DeWolfe. Marie passed on but Leonard still shares the recipe. The sweetness of the [...]
One of the most frequently asked questions we have is “How do I keep my annuals looking good all summer?” Here are a few tips to help ensure good success with your annuals! Water: Once they are established, heavier, infrequent waterings will help your plants develop deeper root systems. Lighter, more frequent waterings result in [...]
Early summer is an excellent time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials to make your landscape beautiful. Approximately 130 days remain in the growing season and this provides a long period of time for establishment of new root systems that will power vigorous growth for years to come. The keys to success are: Good quality [...]
