Kahnke's Tree Farm

04/29/2022

Hello Everyone! This is Connie Kratzke (aka Tree Lady.) I resigned from my position at Kahnke's Tree Farm yesterday and will be starting a new job on May 12th. I have really enjoyed my 20-year stretch at the farm and I will miss everyone tremendously. That said, it's time for me to start a new chapter. I won't be in sales anymore, but I'm staying in the nursery business. I'll be learning new things from new people I highly respect and I'm excited. My friends at the farm will take great care of you. Thank you for supporting me and making my job enjoyable for two decades 🙂

04/27/2022

What we moved away from for convenience, we return to for health.

DAVIS, Calif. -- As lockdowns went into effect in the spring of 2020 to slow the spread of the coronavirus, reports emerged of a global...

04/24/2022

It's times like these when one might contemplate the benefits of rain gardens. I'm excited to share this article with you, because it mentions one of our favorite suppliers; North Creek Nurseries.

So you spent the holiday weekend indoors, watching rainwater pool in your yard — or worse still, in the basement? Here’s how to fix that.

04/22/2022

Happy Earth Day, Everybody! I hope you enjoy my blog entry on what we're doing here to protect the environment.

On this special day, I am reflecting on some of the things we have done at the nursery to protect Mother Earth. I just completed a Constant Contact email with a little blurb on some of our...

04/22/2022

As we prepare to build our arks, I feel the need to point out the positive. From a farmer's perspective, things aren't all bad!

As Minnesota farmers prepare to head into their fields and begin planting crops this spring, many are hoping to avoid the high temperatures and moisture deficits that resulted in drought conditions for much of the state last year.

04/21/2022

Everybody's doing it. Growing food at home is popular right now and if you take the right approach, it's a lot of fun.

Growing your own food at home can be a fun and rewarding activity. There are all sorts of ways you can tackle this trend. From a pot of herbs to a diverse backyard orchard, there are no wrong...

04/20/2022

Have you ever considered growing ? It's really easy! I consider grapes to be entry-level fruits. We have Edelweiss and Somerset Seedless this year.

Growing grapes for many uses Do you want to grow grapes primarily to cover an arbor? Then you can choose just about any grape variety that is hardy and reasonably healthy. Do you hope to make grape juice and jelly? Several dependable easy-care varieties will fit this purpose. Juice and jelly grapes....

04/19/2022

Like many people, I suffer from allergies and spring can be an uncomfortable time. Obviously, I can't really avoid exposure but for those who can; here's some good information.

WebMD tells you which plants produce more pollen - and which are easier on allergy sufferers.

04/17/2022

I expect bloom times are delayed throughout most of the state, but this is still a neat tool. Click on the botanical name to find pictures, more info and maps of where each flower can be found in the wild.

What wildflowers bloom when and where around the Twin Cities area