Meet Your Gardener: Cat Donohue October 4, 2023 If you’ve been to Sargent’s North in the last couple of years, you’ve probably seen Cat tending to our annuals. If you follow our Instagram, you’ve also probably seen Cat imparting her gardening wisdom on the world. Either way, her passion for the natural world is obvious through the care and attention she gives each and every plant (and customer) at Sargent’s. We sat down with Cat to learn more about her journey and passion for the horticulture industry. Read on to get to know a key member of the Sargent’s team! When and why did ..read more

Mum Care Made Easy September 20, 2023 There comes a day every September when it seems like everyone in the world suddenly has Mum’s for sale. From the grocery store, to the garden center, to the kid down the street. As Rochester’s source of premium plants for over 50 years, we can tell you that not all Mums are created equal. In this guide, we’ll cover what makes a good mum, where to find them, and how to best care for them. What are mums? Mums (aka Chrysanthemums) are a diverse group of flowering plants native to east Asia. They have also been heavily bred within the industry t ..read more

Landscape Design Manager Do you love landscape design and have the training, education, and/or expertise to lead a team of other experienced landscape designers? Are you looking to be part of a growing and vibrant company? Sargent’s is looking for a great teammate who has the passion and the skills to do just that. Sargent’s Landscape Nursery, Inc. is a 50+ year family-owned business in Rochester, MN. We are committed to the continued growth of our company including our Landscape Design and Build services. While we do all kinds of landscape designs, designing and building with plants is o ..read more

Purchasing & Inventory Manager The Purchasing and Inventory Manager is responsible for ensuring adequate plant and hardgoods inventory for retail and landscape operations, and for ensuring the accuracy of the inventory and movement in our POS and Landscape software. This is a Management Team position and reports to the General Manager. A person who would do well in this position would have expertise in plant material, and a passion and drive for quality, organization, collaboration, and attention to detail. Leadership: Represent the company Foundation, Vision, Mission and Values i ..read more

Enhancing Landscape Design with the Power of Plants: Color, Privacy, and Pollinator Sanctuary July 5, 2023 When it comes to landscape design, incorporating plants serves multiple purposes. Along with providing screening and privacy, plants can infuse vibrant colors and create a haven for pollinators and other wildlife. Let’s explore how these elements can be expertly integrated, transforming your backyard into an outdoor sanctuary. Creating Screens and Privacy Plants possess the remarkable ability to create an intimate, secluded space within your landscape. With strategic planti ..read more

Sustainable Gardening Practices and Responsible Recycling at Sargent’s: Promoting a Greener Future in Minnesota May 31, 2023 At Sargent’s, we believe in giving our customers a wow-worthy experience while also focusing on having a positive impact on the planet for future generations. This dedication extends beyond product selection as we actively seek to reduce our ecological footprint. In this blog post, we are thrilled to highlight our partnership with East Jordan Plastics, a renowned Michigan-based company specializing in recycling solutions for horticultural containers. Join us a ..read more

The Best Tomatoes and Peppers for Your Garden May 17, 2023 This spring season has been a gorgeous one. We are inching into summer at a nice pace this year and the warm season vegetable seedlings are chomping at the bit to hit that sun-kissed (and rain-splashed) garden soil. I am anxious once again to get plants in the ground and growing, anticipating the ripe flavors of summer – nothing more so than tomatoes. But a big part of the fun of it is in the growing, waiting, and watching. While observing the spring migration of birds in western Wisconsin on a late April weekend, I went th ..read more

Greenhouse Production Assistant Grower As a Sargent’s Greenhouse Production Assistant Grower, you are part of a team responsible for producing beautiful and healthy live plants to sell in both Sargent’s retail stores and landscape services. Along with the head grower, this position will be responsible for all areas of annual and perennial production.  You will measure your success here at Sargent’s by safely and efficiently producing our live product to the highest standards.  You will be part of a team that is growing and developing every day and you will play a key role in tha ..read more

Production Greenhouse Supervisor As a Sargent’s Greenhouse Supervisor, you are part of a team responsible for producing healthy, live product (plant material) to sell in both Sargent’s retail stores and landscape services. This position will supervise all areas of annual and perennial production.  You will measure your success here at Sargent’s by safely and efficiently producing our live product to the highest standards.  You will be part of a team that is growing and developing every day and you will play a key role in that development.  As a top performer in this role, y ..read more

Landscape Design and Sales Assistant The Landscape Design and Sales Assistant gets their primary support from the Administrative Manager and is imbedded in the Sales Team with daily direction from the Sales Manager/Team. The Landscape Design and Sales Assistant is responsible to support the Design Team, Commercial Salesperson, and the Tree and Garden Services Sales Team in all aspects of their sales.  This support includes a heavy dose of drafting base plans and designs using Dynascape and Rhino (50% of their time in a year), doing take-offs, entering proposals in ArborGold, line loc ..read more