Pet-Friendly Houseplants—and Some to Avoid
If you’re a houseplant lover and a pet lover, you’re in good company. One of the joys of indoor plants is how much life they bring into our homes—but if you share that space with curious cats or dogs, [...]
Starting Seeds Indoors in Minnesota: A Beginner’s Guide to Strong, Healthy Plants
Starting Seeds Indoors It’s never too early to start thinking about spring! The long winter months are the perfect time to plan and prepare for the garden season ahead. As you dream about what you’d like to grow this year, [...]
Cold Stratification: Giving Native Seeds the Winter They Need
The Magic of Cold Stratification If you’ve ever planted native seeds and wondered why some sprout quickly while others seem to do nothing at all, the answer may be cold stratification. Many native plants and perennials evolved to germinate [...]
Fresh Christmas Trees & Holiday Greens Have Arrived at Sargent’s Nursery
Christmas Trees & Holiday Greens The holidays are here, and Sargent’s Nursery is filled with the scent of fresh evergreens, cheerful poinsettias, and festive décor — all ready to make your home or business shine bright this season. Shop [...]
Winterizing Your Yard: What to Do Before the First Snow
Winterizing Your Yard takes a few steps, but knowing what to do and not to do will get you there faster. Protecting Houseplants & Annuals Widespread frost is likely for the next few nights, as temperatures fall into the [...]
How to Move Indoor Plants Back Inside After Summer Outdoors
As the nights grow cooler and the days grow shorter, we begin to prepare ourselves for the upcoming seasons. Now is the time to move indoor plants back inside after summer outdoors. Many houseplants enjoy spending their summers outdoors. [...]
2026 Quilt Show at Sargent’s
Join Us for a Winter Escape to Paradise! Shake off winter and step into the tropical warmth of Sargent's greenhouse—where vibrant color and incredible quilting talent come together in a spectacular showcase! This year's event is proudly hosted by [...]
End of Season Gardening Checklist
As the gardening season winds down, it's time to prepare your garden for the transition to fall. This gardening checklist will help you tackle essential late-season tasks to ensure your plants thrive through winter and [...]
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 system in the roots [...]
Planting with Purpose: Native Plant Picks for Wet and Dry Sites
When you're choosing native plants for wet and dry sites, understanding your soil's moisture levels is key to long-term success. Whether you're working with a soggy low spot or a dry, sunny slope, matching the right plants to the [...]