by David Schreier | May 1, 2016 | Market News
Contrary to popular opinion, the tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) is a surprisingly easy shrub to grow, as long as it basic needs are met. The name “tree peony” must be dismissed as an exaggeration since this woody shrub can grow 4 to 5 feet tall and spread an equal...
by Tim Bartholomew | Apr 7, 2016 | Market News
FIRST EDITIONS PINK SPARKLER BIRCHLEAF SPIREA Our April plant of the month is Pink Birchleaf Spirea. It was originally bred in France and brought to us from Baileys Nursery in Afton Minnesota. Baileys Nursery added the Pink Birchleaf Spirea to their First Editions...
by Tim Bartholomew | Feb 10, 2016 | Market News, Landscaping
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed the finding of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Apple Valley on January 21, 2016 after a report came in from the city. This is the first finding of EAB in Apple Valley, although it was found in neighboring Eagan during...
by David Schreier | Nov 1, 2015 | Market News
Apollo Sugar Maple, an Excellent Tree for Small Spaces Elementary Botany students learn about the fact of variation, that no two plants are alike, in size, form, color, vigor, and productiveness, or other characters, they differ. The most usual form of any plant is...
by David Schreier | Oct 3, 2015 | Market News
A New Summer Apple for Kids A new variety of dessert apple developed by David MacGregor of Fairhaven Farms located at South Haven, Wright County, Minnesota, is now available to consumers. ‘Kinderkrisp’ is an open pollinated seedling of...
