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While I was visiting my folks at their lake home I kept discovering the 'skin' left behind from the dragonfly nymph. It never ceases to amaze me how they can hatch from a tiny egg into a nymph and magically transform into a dragonfly. I have the same amazement with butterflies with how they metamorphosis themselves. In the Bible, there are many verses alluding to the fact that all creation proclaims the majesty of God.  And one doesn't need to look very hard in nature to find God's fingerprints all over the place.  When I consider nature, I personally think it takes more faith not to believe in our Creator than it does to believe in Him!  I looked up the definition of metamorphosis and this is what I found: 

1.  Biology. a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism, as from the caterpillar to the pupa and from the pupa the adult butterfly.

2.  a major change in the appearance or character of someone or something.
   
If you have been transformed by faith in Christ, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, spread your wings and soar!!!  Prayerfully consider how God uniquely equipped you to bring Him glory.  Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6), but with faith, God can use you in mighty fashion...if you die to yourself and live for Him, you will truly live, and this will ultimately be for your good and His glory!!!
 
Let the soaring begin...
                       
In His Love,
Kelly Lorenz

July Gardening Tips


Cane Blight 
Cane Blight
Fire Blight
Fire Blight
Anthracnose
Anthracnose
Tip #1
Check raspberry canes for insects and disease.
Solution #1
Cane Blight and anthracnose cause yellow and brown leaves, stems with purple and brown spots and dry and crumbly fruit.  Prune and destroy canes as soon as they are found.

Fireblight is when the tips become wilted and black.Check for sunken cankers along stems, prune and disinfect tools between each cut with one part bleach and nine parts water. 





 
The Buzz

Water Lilies offer more then just beauty, they also serve a purpose, shade & protection.  The lilies will keep the water temperature down in hot weather, keep algae growth down and provide shelter to any fish in the pond.  They also keep water clear and clean by using up the nutrients that would normally feed undesirable green plants.

Contact us for ideas on planting water lilies or to learn more about these wonderful plants.



The Crew

Water features can be big or small, we customize them all.  Chat with one of our Designers to learn what options fit your desires.

Staff Profile

Carrie Mortensen

Position:  This spring is my first of many seasons as Assistant Manager.  Duties include, but not limited to...customer care, managing staff, playing in the dirt, getting attacked by sprinklers, creative endeavors, pulling weeds, cleaning the hen house and the non-ending educational aspect of keeping a greenhouse operational.

I have a lifelong passion for creating gardens and planting.  A strong eye for design and a passion to work with people are the skills that I have earned after a 30 year career as a hairdresser, and a short stint as an interior specialist assisting customers furnish their homes.  So, what better place to be than at The Mustard Seed, to "cultivate" all of that experience and be able to get dirty at the same time!!  I love the staff here at the Mustard Seed; it is a great place to spend the day.  I go home and I have a smile on my face!

Family:  I have two exceptional children raised right here, locally in Chaska/Chanhassen. Alex is 27 and Hannah is 22.  They are truly my pride and joy in life.

Ηobbies:  That would be gardening!  But I also have a passion for wine.  I have been a part of a "Wine Tasting" group that consists of about 15 women for nearly 20 years.  I also love to camp and recently took myself camping on an island off the coast of Southwest Florida, which is only accessible by boat.  I had been to this island for the first time thirty years ago and this spring I checked it off my bucket list.

Volunteer:  I volunteer along with my daughter Hannah as a Foster Family for the Carver/Scott Humane Society.  My compassion for animals of course caused us to be "foster failures."  Which means we had a very hard time letting go of one of our Fosters...

Favorite Quote:  "Don't Postpone Joy"  
This quote will stick with me forever, because it was quoted by my best friend who lost a long couragous battle with breast cancer.  I have tried to live by this since her passing. 

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The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center
Just South of Pioneer Trail on Hwy 101, Chanhassen    (952)-445-6555


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