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Award Winning Landscape Designer Julie Sargent Peterson Retires after Decades...
August, 5, 2023 This August, we bid farewell to long-time landscape division leader and award-winning landscape designer, Julie Peterson. The fifth child of Maxwell and Carol Sargent, Julie aided in...
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Garlic | How to plant garlic in the fall.
Looking to learn more about growing garlic? If you’re new to the idea of overwintering garlic–planting garlic in the fall to give it a headstart on next spring’s growing season–or if you’re new to...
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How to Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Flowers
It may seem counter-intuitive to plant something in the Autumn that won’t bloom for you until spring, but late September and into October is the really the best time for Zone 4b residents to plant many...
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Cold weather Yard and Garden Prep
Protecting Houseplants & Annuals Widespread frost is likely for the next few nights, as temperatures fall into the 30s in Red Wing, so that means it’s time to get serious about cold weather prep!...
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Eight Perennial Plants to Feed Backyard Birds Year Round
Feed Backyard Birds Year Round The popularity of feeding backyard birds year round has grown in the last few years with folks spending more time in their homes. Much of the popular backyard feeding is...
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Message from Dave Lewis about the loss of his friend Brad Nagel
Brad Nagel It is with a heavy heart that I reach out to you today to share my thoughts about the passing of our good friend, Brad Nagel. It is moments like this that remind us how precious life is and...
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2024 Quilt Show- Plum Creek Quilters – Red Wing
Sargent’s Nursery is proud host of the 2024 Quilt Show Presented by Plum Creek Quilters. Join us in the tropical warmth of our greenhouse as you experience a spectacular showcase of quilting expertise...
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How to Own Lady’s Slippers-Minnesota’s Enchanting Native Orchids
Buying Lady’s Slippers – A Unique Opportunity The opportunity to see one of Minnesota’s native orchids in bloom is quite an experience, especially the Showy Lady’s Slipper (also known as the Pink and...
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Plant Zone Changes
Changes in the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map for Minnesota and Wisconsin Did you hear? The USDA updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map for the first time in more than 10 years! The 2023 map shows that...
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How to Plant Grass Seed
If you’re looking to learn how to plant grass seed, we’ve got some tips for you from our supplier Twin Cities Seed! We also wanted to let you know that we stock many types of premium grass seed from...
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Attracting and Celebrating Pollinators in June: National Pollinator Month
A Special Month for Pollinators The month of June is a special time of year. The weather is finally consistently warm and it starts to really feel like summer. We can be outside without the...
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Beginner Perennial Gardening
There is no better way to spend a nice summer day than taking a moment to enjoy the beauty all around us. Flowers are blooming and bees are buzzing. It’s a great time to visit a local botanical garden,...
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Pest Control in the Garden
Beetles, Slugs, and Powdery Mildew, Oh My! Pest and disease control in the garden can be a very difficult and frustrating task for many people. There is nothing worse than seeing a problem arise on...
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Five Replacements for Ash Trees affected by Emerald Ash Borer
Looking for Ash Tree Replacements? If your landscape has been affected by the emerald ash borer, you might be facing the daunting task of replacing trees that have succumbed to this destructive pest....
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Creating Movement in Your Garden with Perennial Grasses and Sedges
As Summer slowly fades away and Fall approaches, we start to notice a change in our gardens. Those colorful blooms we love, start to fade as the plant begins sending all its energy to its storage...
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Late Blooming Perennials for Zone 4
As the summer starts to dwindle, so do our gardens. But that doesn’t have to be the case for your garden, as late summer is actually a great time for late blooming perennials to shine. There are many...
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Guide to Fall Cleanup: Preparing Your Garden for Winter
Enjoying the Garden in Fall Fall is a great time of year to be in your garden. Cooler temperatures make it more comfortable and less stressful for new plantings to establish themselves, and we watch...
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