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, [...]
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 unpredictable weather patterns of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Award Winning Landscape Designer Julie Sargent Peterson Retires after Decades Guiding Family Business
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 building and carrying-on Sargent’s Nursery’s legacy for the last several [...]
Treating Weeds in the Lawn
Spraying for weeds is a personal choice, and while some folks may opt for a wilder lawn, if you do decide to treat weeds in your lawn, there are a few different options.As always,read & follow all directions on package. [...]