November garden highlights: Notes from Norm's

Connor Evers
Nov 10
2 min read

Hello friends,

November arrived with a first snow and colder air, yet the ground remains warm—still welcoming trees, shrubs, and late-season planting. Whether you’re mulching beds, refreshing landscapes, or simply admiring the changing leaves, fall persists in quiet beauty.

As our 54th growing season draws to a close, we remain open at our retail nursery in Aurora through early November. We’ll share our seasonal closing date on our website, social media, and email list.

We’re deeply grateful for the partnerships, projects, and moments that shaped this season. Thank you for being part of our growing community—rooted in beauty, resilience, and care for the land.

We look forward to sharing more in the months ahead.

Warmly,The Norm’s Greenhouse & Nursery Team

From Blank Slate to Prairie Escape

This fall, we had the honor of designing and installing a pollinator garden and gathering space for a client on a former home site—an open canvas ready to root. Inspired by South Dakota’s prairie plants, the planting features native species chosen for their movement, seasonal color, and ecological value.

Designing with North American prairie plants means creating beauty that belongs here. These plants offer habitat, food, and a resilience that echoes the land itself.

A blank slate ready for seasonal color, texture, increased stormwater management capacity, and erosion control measures. All through native plant installation.

Our 2026 internship program

Nursery & Garden Design Internship Opportunity

We’re excited to announce our internship program for the 2026 growing season! This opportunity runs June–August or June–November 2026 and offers hands-on experience in greenhouse operations, landscape design, plant care, and installations.

It’s a great fit for students or emerging professionals eager to explore horticulture, sustainable nursery practices, or naturalistic design in a collaborative setting.

Learn more and apply: normsgreenhouseandnursery.com/hiring

Indoor Winter Farmer's Market 2025/2026

Saturday, December 6th, we’ll be sharing our offerings in a new spot—5th Street Gym in Brookings—as part of the Winter Brookings Farmer’s Market.

New Hours & Location: 5th Street Gym, 606 5th Street, Brookings Saturday, December 6th | 9 AM – 12 PM

We’ll be bringing a fresh selection of houseplants and succulents. Help us spread the word—we’d love to see you there!

Now Booking Speaking Engagements

Workshops Rooted in Purposeful Planting & Prairie Resilience

Connor Evers—garden designer, consultant, and advocate for native landscapes—is now booking paid speaking engagements for winter and spring programming.

Connor’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: planting with purpose. His sessions invite audiences to design with intention, restore ecological balance, and celebrate the beauty of prairie plants that thrive in our region.

Whether you're planning a community event, professional training, or seasonal series, Connor brings clarity, warmth, and vision to every engagement.

Let’s discuss timing, audience focus, and investment to ensure a meaningful fit. Reach out: https://www.normsgreenhouseandnursery.com/contact

Thank you for considering—I look forward to collaborating.