The Northfield Chamber of Commerce has named Leif the 2010 Business Person of the Year. We are very proud of his award - he definitely deserves it. He will receive his award at the banquet hosted by the Chamber on March 11th, 2010. This is a wonderful way to head into spring. Now only if … Continue Reading ››
This past week, our crews installed 12 balled and burlapped shade trees into two of the City's parks. Grant Park was the recipient of 3 hybrid Elms, 3 Oaks, 2 Maples and 3 Honeylocust trees. Jefferson Park received an Autumn Blaze Maple. Each year we donate trees to … Continue Reading ››
After what seemed to be a late start, my cucumbers are going crazy! Just when I think I have them all picked, there is another one hiding between the vines. We eat them fresh, top off salads, make a cream sauce as a side dish, Greek … Continue Reading ››
The establishment of the highly destructive emerald ash borer in Minnesota will once again force us to re-evaluate what type of trees we should be planting. When Dutch Elm Disease devastated our urban and native forests starting in the 1950's the same question was asked since so many communities had planted such large numbers of … Continue Reading ››
On October 11, 2008, our retail manager, Heidi Gervais became Mrs. Scott Brosseau at a lovely wedding ceremony held at the Valley Grove Church, rural Nerstrand.
Heidi met Scott 2 1/2 years ago on a blind date in Duluth and as they say, the rest … Continue Reading ››
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