Summer Hours

Whew! We made it through the Memorial Day weekend. It has been a wonderful and crazy spring at The Flower House Garden Center.  There are still lots of beautiful annuals and perennials to choose from to help beautify your outdoor living space! Starting Tuesday, May 30, our summer hours are Monday through Saturday from 9-5 …

Old Man Winter

Ever want to eat your words? The last line in my last post was “Bring it on, Old Man Winter!” All Tucked In! Well, my challenge was heard. I’m sorry! We, like so many others in our snow-laden area, have taken a hit from the 55 inches of snow we were “blessed” with over the …

Valentine’s Day 2017

Dreamy chocolate cake, perfectly cooked tenderloin, enticing Bistro Bacon. What more could you ask for in a Valentine’s Dinner? The Prairie Bistro is serving for Valentine’s on Friday, February 10, Saturday, February 11, and Tuesday, February 14, from 5-8 pm each night. Start out with some Nibbles of Bistro Bacon or Prairie Nuggets. Then choose …

All Tucked In!

Winter storm Blanche is on her way! We have enjoyed a nice long autumn.  We planted our last perennial bed a few weeks ago. Finally! The perennials have been cleaned up, cut off…….. And this weekend, put to bed! Bring it on, Old Man Winter!

Dog Days of Summer 2016

Friday only (August 19) is our annual Dog Days of Summer dinner from 5-8 pm. Prime rib while it lasts, Ribeye, sirloin, tiger shrimp, Rosemary Chicken, Ribs, Tuna, and, new this month, Barramundi fish!  Plus fresh house made Peach Pie!  Reservations appreciated. Don’t forget to bring your own adult beverages!  701-756-6441

Sneak Peak

Our first shipments of garden accessories have arrived! And there are some very nice things. Judy has her dibs on the giant green frog. Soni kinda likes the horses. There are now angels among us! St Francis is nearly 30 inches tall and soooo nice! We have big frogs and little frogs. Vases and tea …

It’s coming!

It may be white and snowy out there, but spring is right around the corner! Growing up the in the florist industry, I was conditioned that as soon as the last Valentine’s arrangement went out the door, we switched gears and started thinking about seeding peppers, planting up geraniums, taking cuttings, making sure the furnaces …

Bedding Plant Sale

It’s time for our annual Bedding Plant sale! We had a great Spring 2015, but are tired of watering, so now it’s your turn! Hanging Baskets and Planters are 20% off! Most other annuals are Buy one Get one Free! The only exception to that is 20% off Dinner Plate Dahlias, Caladium, Callas and Elephant …

Lunch Time!

What’s your favorite soup? Panini? Salad? It’s time to indulge again! The Prairie Bistro opens for lunches on Monday, April 13, from 11 am to 1:30 pm Monday through Saturday until the end of June. We’ve got all the old favorites-Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup, Tuscan Panini, Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad- and are toying with a …

It’s Officially Spring!

Well, the calendar says it is spring. And the last ten days felt like spring. Today, not so much. And have you seen the forecast?!? I heard a nasty rumor of 4-8 inches of snow by Wednesday. But don’t tell the geraniums! They are doing their level best to grow and thrive. See those tiny …