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• Holiday 2025 Sneak Peek

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 29th 2025

  Holiday 2025 Sneak Peek Can you believe that the holidays are right around the corner? We can! At Tonkadale we are always one step ahead, looking forward to the beauty and joy of the nex...

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• Root Health & Houseplant Care

  Posted by Tavo Moline on Sep 28th 2025

  Root Health & Houseplant Care When caring for indoor plants, most of us focus on what we can see above the soil; lush leaves, new growth, and vibrant blooms. The real secret to a thr...

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• Fall & Winter Garden Prep

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 22nd 2025

  Fall & Winter Garden Prep As the sun sets earlier and earlier in the sky each week and casts a distinctly autumnal light on the cooler days ahead, it's time to start thinking about...

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• Greenhouse Activity & Coloring Pages

  Posted by Sara Berg on Sep 22nd 2025

  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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• Sustainable Options for Lawnscapes

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson and Betsy Dvorak on Sep 21st 2025

  Sustainable Options for Lawnscapes: Bee Lawns, Native Lawns, and Waterwise Lawns Turfgrass and lawnscapes are a major part of green spaces all over the world. For centuries, they have be...

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• Your Guide to Repotting Indoor Plants

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 17th 2025

  Your Guide to Repotting Indoor Plants As the days get longer, we experience a welcome increase in sunlight. This signals our plants to wake up and start growing. Now is a great time to th...

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• All About Light

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 15th 2025

  All About Light Houseplants absorb light and emit joy in every space they enter. Lush greenery and striking variegation bring together a cozy, inviting space. To ensure your plants recei...

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• How to Transition Houseplants Indoors for the Season

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 15th 2025

  How to Transition Houseplants Indoors for the Season As we make our way towards the shortest days of the year, it’s time to start bringing indoor plants back inside for the season....

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• Fall Bulb Planting Guide

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 11th 2025

  Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs in the Fall It’s Fall, but it’s time to think spring. Yep! Now is the time to start planning next year’s garden, and that includes plan...

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