Business Details
46 Years
experience
Expert Garden Design & Nursery Services in Wisconsin
Established in 1980, Monches Farm has become a trusted destination for discerning gardeners seeking exceptional plants, expert design, and immersive horticultural experiences. Our garden design services specialize in creating naturalistic and traditional landscapes, ponds, and water features using field-grown plants that have endured Wisconsin's climate. The nursery offers over 2,000 varieties of hardy perennials, heritage vegetables, and unique ornamentals, complemented by seasonal decorations and holiday arrangements.Our Ramhorn Farm location provides a European-style wedding venue with historic gardens, while our poultry collection featuring rare breeds adds educational value and visitor engagement. Recognized with the 2015 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Best of Greater Milwaukee award, we combine decades of horticultural expertise with innovative design to deliver landscapes that reflect both property character and client vision.
Services
Garden Design
Nursery Sales
Wedding Venue Rental
Pond Installation
Seasonal Decorations
Holiday Wreaths
Vegetable Plants
Daylily Cultivation
Container Plantings
Historic Garden Tours
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of horticultural expertise in garden design and plant cultivation
- Our field-grown plants are proven to thrive in Wisconsin's climate conditions
- Award-winning nursery recognized by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel readers
- Unique combination of garden design, rare poultry breeds, and event venues
- Specialized in heritage vegetables and European-style historic garden restoration
What people say
Beautiful daylily collection
Expert garden design
Charming wedding venue
Rare poultry breeds
Seasonal decorations
Services
Garden Design
Monches Farm Garden Design creates customized outdoor spaces using field-grown plants. Our services include installation, maintenance, and restoration of naturalistic and traditional gardens with water features. Matt Kastell and team specialize in transforming properties to reflect both the land's character and owner preferences while ensuring climate-appropriate plant selection.
Nursery Sales
Our nursery offers over 2,000 varieties of hardy perennials, heritage vegetables, and ornamental plants. Specializing in Wisconsin climate-tested field-grown specimens, we provide daylilies, herbs, hostas, ferns, and tropical succulents. The collection emphasizes both proven performers and unique cultivars to meet diverse landscaping needs.
Wedding Venue
Ramhorn Farm provides a European-style historic wedding venue with restored buildings and recreated period gardens. This Ozaukee County location features lush landscaping, charming garden spaces, and rustic-chic interiors. The venue accommodates both ceremonies and receptions with picturesque backdrops including vintage glasshouses and poultry exhibits.
Seasonal Decorations
We create fresh holiday wreaths, garlands, and arrangements using farm-grown materials. Our seasonal decorations include custom container plantings for spring, summer, and fall displays. These living arrangements combine ornamental grasses, perennials, and tropical plants to maintain visual interest throughout the growing season.
Poultry Education
Our rare and heritage poultry breeds serve as educational attractions for visitors. The collection includes Appenzeller Spitzhauben, Belgian Bearded D'Anvers, and Buff Brahmas. Guests interact with the flock through guided tours and feeding experiences, learning about breed characteristics, conservation efforts, and backyard chicken keeping practices.
People
Matt Kastell
Garden Designer
Garden design expert with decades of experience creating naturalistic landscapes. Specializes in Wisconsin climate-appropriate plant selection and historic garden restoration. Leads installation and maintenance teams at Monches Farm.
Scott Sieckman
Co-Owner
Co-founder of Monches Farm with extensive horticultural expertise. Oversees Ramhorn Farm venue restoration and operations. Combines business management skills with deep knowledge of Wisconsin's gardening challenges and solutions.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full-service garden design including landscape installation, pond creation, and historic garden restoration using climate-tested plants.
Are your nursery plants suitable for Wisconsin gardens?
All our field-grown plants are proven to survive Wisconsin winters, with expert guidance available for optimal landscape integration.
Can I visit the wedding venue before booking?
Yes, Ramhorn Farm offers guided tours of its European-style event spaces and historic gardens by appointment.
Do you sell vegetable plants?
We specialize in heritage vegetable varieties prized for superior flavor, offering only plant starts (not seeds).
Are your poultry breeds available for purchase?
Our rare poultry breeds are primarily for educational purposes, though occasional hybrid chicks may become available.
Do you offer gardening consultations?
Yes, Matt Kastell provides personalized garden consultations for landscape planning and plant selection guidance.
Reviews (1)
Beth Rhoderick Shropshire
Jun 18, 2017
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Thank you Scott & Staff for the Solstice celebration. The music was soothing and the artists were well represented. Love the Laughing Doves thanks for sharing!
