Garden Statuary and other fun stuff...

17 years ago

I've been to Nagel's at Medford and fun as it was...they didn't have a fountain to my liking. Can someone suggest other southern MN/Twin city area garden center's that carry a variety of garden statuary?

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carmellia
17 years ago
This isn't terribly South, but I know there is a place right on Highway 61 as it runs through Hastings. Coming from farther south, it would be on the right hand side as you drive along Highway 61, before you head down the steep hill towards the old Hastings downtown. I wish I could remember the name of it, but I can't. It isn't a chain garden center, and it looks to be a bit disorganized. But I'm guessing you will find some distinctive pieces that you wouldn't encounter at the cookie cutter garden centers.

That place has always intrigued me, but I'm sorry to say I have never stopped. I get the impression that it is the kind of place that just keeps stuff around til it sells. If it doesn't sell in year 8, well, there's always year 9. If you do go there, please post and let me know if it is as interesting as it looks driving by. Carmellia
rubybaby43
17 years ago
If you are ever in the northern suburbs there is a place on Highway 10 in Ramsey (Anoka) called Plants & Things...they have a lot of beautiful fountains!
Kristy :)
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Julie
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I went to plants and things just a few weeks ago- and boy HOWDY- do they ever have STUFF! Statuary and fountains and stuff and stuff and STUFF!!!- I think they claim 5 acres of outdoor stuff- from over 6' dinosaurs- to play houses- to furnature to stautary to feeders to what ever-
crocosmia_mn
17 years ago
Highland Nursery in St. Paul and Tangletown Gardens in Minneapolis. For metal things, Bloomsbury Market in Minneapolis and Gypsy Moon in St. Paul.
taft
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17 years ago
Oh wow! Thank you all so much for you recommendation's. I can't wait to visit the places you have all posted.

THANKS!!
rasslinmama
17 years ago
The one in Hastings is called Hastings Gift, Garden and Floral. They do have some very unique items and the prices are good. I make a point of checking it out quite often and always seem to find something cool. Another place is Rustic Gardens between Hastings and Prescott, off of Hwy. 10. They have an amazing choice of one-of-a-kind metal items that are handmade by one of the owner's.
If you head that way, make sure you stop at Muddy Water's in Prescott. Their mantra is, Where the blues are hot, and the beer is cold!!! Great food and views from one of 3 patios overlooking the St. Croix river.
taft
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17 years ago
Thanks for your input, rasslinmama. This is starting to sound like I need to make a camping trip to that area because I'll probably need the camper to haul my stash home in!

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