Great Gardens
THE SARGENT’S NURSERY GREAT GARDENS BLOG
Join our team of expert landscapers and horticulturists as we explore exciting new gardening trends, uncover tips and tricks for beautiful yards, learn how to help pollinators in our community, and discover what’s happening at the Garden Center! These helpful, easy-to-read articles are great way to get inspired for your own garden and yard and include detailed information on how to maintain plants, help the environment, and keep up with what’s happening here at Sargent’s. Visit whenever you’d like or sign up to get notified when new articles come out!
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 [...]
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 half of [...]
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 White Lady’s Slipper) which is the [...]
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 and talent. [...]
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 [...]
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 done in the [...]
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! If you happen to have any houseplants [...]
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 bulbs so they [...]
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