Connie Kratzke
Location: Plato, Minnesota
Languages: English , Spanish
I am an avid gardener and nursery grower who loves to talk to people about plants. Pollinator gardening & foraging are my latest obsessions
Landscape, gardening and general horticulture questions
Long-time employee at Kahnke Brothers Tree Farm
Business Description: Minnesota Nursery Grower of trees, shrubs and perennials. We have shade, ornamental, fruit and evergreen trees and most of them are available balled and burlapped or potted. We also grow a large...
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Expertise
pollinator-gardening
I have done a great deal of research on pollinator habitat. My home gardens feature lots of native plants and nectar-rich flowers. I had it certified as wildlife habitat a few years ago and constantly strive to make it more welcoming for the furred, feathered and winged.
landscaping-with-perennials
Since before I began working in the horticultural industry, I have been experimenting with plants. My work has given me the opportunity to trial a wide array of plants in both garden and nursery settings. My home gardens include: shade gardens, moonlight garden, xeriscape garden, pollinator garden, hot colors garden, hot sun garden and everything in between.
Bees and Butterflies
I care a great deal about protecting these beautiful, little pollinators. Our yard is totally chemical free. Every year, I make sure that I'm on the "skip" list for mosquito control. That's how committed I am!
Work
Nursery Coordinator
Kahnke Brothers Tree Farm
Plato
March 1, 2002 -
When I first started with this company, I watered and deadheaded plants. Now, I am responsible for perennial and shrub production at our wholesale/retail nursery. I am our only retail sales person. All of our marketing efforts and our inventory control system are also managed by me.
Education
College
Brown Institute
2000