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Greenhouse Vocabulary
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 2nd 2022
Greenhouse Vocabulary Full Sun 6+ hours of direct sun, usually West or South facing or an exposed area....
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Lipstick Plant
Posted by Hannah Brand on Apr 25th 2022
April 26, 2022 Lipstick Plant Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Aeschynanthus radicans or more commonly known as the...
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Philodendron Goeldii
Posted by Hannah Brand on Apr 18th 2022
April 19, 2022 Philodendron goeldii Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Thaumatophyllum spruceanum formerly and more co...
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Ficus Deltoidea
Posted by Hannah Brand on Apr 11th 2022
April 12, 2022 Ficus Deltoidea Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Ficus deltoidea, commonly known as mistletoe fig. Th...
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All About Peppers
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 10th 2022
Pepper Varieties Available at Tonkadale this Spring The diversity and flavor profile of peppers is quite incredible. From crisp, to sweet, to fruity, floral, pungent, and spicy, peppers...
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Cucumber
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 4th 2022
All About Cucumbers Juicy, crispy, crunchy, firm. Fresh or pickled, cucumbers are a gardener's favorite! Ease of growing and high producti...
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Beneficial Insects
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 4th 2022
Tonkadale Uses Beneficial Insects to Control Greenhouse Pests Beneficial insects and mites, or “beneficials”, are used in many...
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Streptocarpus Flower
Posted by Hannah Brand on Apr 4th 2022
April 5, 2022 Streptocarpus Flower Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Streptocarpus. Belonging to the Gesneriaceae pl...
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Perennials for Early Spring Color
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 23rd 2022
Perennials for Early Spring Color While most gardeners are usually taking a deep dive into their gardens by this time of year, we Minnesota gardeners are especi...
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