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Heuchera - Coral Bells
Posted by Sara B on Aug 24th 2026
Heuchera - Coral Bells Perennial gardening in the heat of summer is a breeze for the brightest of prairie gardens and the driest of rock gardens, the hot summer sun providing an ideal env...
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Second Summer: August in the Garden
Posted by Annie Algren on Aug 23rd 2026
Second Summer: August in the Garden August often feels like the garden’s second Summer: a moment when the season gathers itself and blooms again with renewed color and purpose. Afte...
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Fall Events at Tonkadale & FAQ
Posted by Sara Berg on Aug 23rd 2026
We are so excited to invite you to our Fall 2026 events! Annie, our Event Coordinator is here with us today to answer all of your event related questions. Q: What should I expect at a work...
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Goldenrod Goodness
Posted by Sara Berg on Aug 16th 2026
Goldenrod Goodness Goldenrod is a highly misunderstood, Autumn treasure. Often unfairly blamed for seasonal allergies, it instead serves as a bright swath of color through the Fall that p...
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Planting Tips for Trees and Shrubs
Posted by Jessie Jacobson & Sara Berg on Aug 16th 2026
Planting Tips for Trees and Shrubs Transforming your landscape starts with planting trees and shrubs. These versatile beauties can offer shade, privacy, wildlife habitat, and value to yo...
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Houseplant Picks for Dorm, Classroom, or Office
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Aug 9th 2026
Houseplant Picks for Dorm, Classroom, or Office Compelling and convincing are the benefits of plants; they have the power to improve cognition, increase creativity, and elevate mood. Whet...
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Planning a Rain Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Aug 9th 2026
Planning a Rain Garden A rain garden is a perennial garden that collects rainwater from runoff, usually from a non-permeable surface such as a driveway, roof, patio, sidewalk, or street....
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Greenhouse Activity & Coloring Pages
Posted by Sara Berg on Aug 9th 2026
Greenhouse Activity & Coloring Pages Take a journey through the greenhouse with these adorable activity & coloring pages! Each page depicts a theme to highlight and capture the d...
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Identifying Minnesota Bumblebees
Posted by Sara Berg on Aug 2nd 2026
Identifying Minnesota Bumblebees We love our pollinators, especially bees - but how about getting to know them a little better? Identifying the teeny tiny creatures that inhabit your gard...
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