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Inventories (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 01, 2012
Dec. 03, 2011
Sep. 01, 2012
Aug. 27, 2011
Inventories        
Nursery stock $ 12,829 $ 12,739 $ 12,829  
Materials and supplies 713 956 713  
Inventories, net 13,542 13,695 13,542  
Charge included in cost of sales 250   250 700
Charge for unsaleable inventories and plants       300
Gain on insurance recovery   $ 279   $ 200