Notes from the Garden | Kinghorn Gardens - Part 4
We’ve been creating outdoor spaces for more than 30 years, and our team has years of experience and knowledge they can’t wait to share with you.
Guy Behind the Garden: Benet Kinghorn
People | August 24th, 2017
Benet Kinghorn, SWAT Team Leader Joined the Team: May 2006 Day-to-day activities: Day-to-day activities seem to be something that changes regularly in my position. As part of the...
Japanese Beetles: Planting for Next Year
Education, News | August 22nd, 2017
You may have noticed this hungry beetle munching on plants in your garden this year. If you haven’t, the Japanese Beetle is a colorful mixture of iridescent green and copper. But don’t let...
Becoming a Purple Polo: Nate, Jen, & Caitlynn
People | August 17th, 2017
Nate Huse, Horticultural Designer I moved to a “big city”, or at least what I thought was big as a child, and got a job at Lauritzen Gardens as a full-time gardener after college. While...
Gal Behind the Garden: Mika McPherson
People | August 3rd, 2017
Mika McPherson, Gardener Joined the Team: March 2017 Day-to-day activities: My day-to-day includes pruning, watering, cutting back, weeding, and cleanup. Where are you...
The Purple Polos: A Morning at the Shop
People | July 28th, 2017
Each morning, a crew member's day begins at the shop. Some Purple Polos can be seen hustling around grabbing gear, others discussing their garden or design installation, all preparing for the work...
5 Crucial Watering Tips You Need to Know
Education | June 8th, 2017
It’s that time of year again! Temperatures are rising and you’re probably wondering how to best water your garden. Well, you’re in luck! Here are five tips when it comes to watering that will...
Sunday Garden Series: Buddy Plants
Education, News | June 1st, 2017
Kinghorn Gardens is celebrating 30 years of creating beautiful experiences this year. In honor of this milestone, we brought back our Sunday Garden Series which was a series of...
Planting Annuals in the Circle Garden // 2017
News, People | May 30th, 2017
Our Purple Polos hit the ground running with planting annuals this year. They've been planting rain or shine. One of the largest planting of annuals each year takes place in the circle garden. This...
A Natural Outdoor Classroom: The Design and Installation at Harrison Elementary
News, Projects | May 18th, 2017
Creating Happier, Healthier, More Engaged, and Environmentally Conscious Students It all started with Harrison Elementary's PTA looking for a "big idea project" that would benefit the school for...
A Natural Outdoor Classroom
People, Projects | May 9th, 2017
In 2016, Harrison Elementary School's Parent Teacher Association gathered grant funding to have an outdoor classroom created for their school. They were interested in building an outdoor classroom...