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• A Gift Guide to Be-leaf In: Shayla’s Greenhouse Wish List

  Posted by Shayla, The Plant Penthouse on Dec 10th 2021

  How is your holiday shopping going? As last-minute lists grow longer and the days grow shorter, I am here to help you get to the root of your holiday gifting at Tonkadale Greenhouse. Whether...

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• How to Create an Insta-Worthy Plant-stagram

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Dec 1st 2021

  Move over selfies and food photos, we're here for the wonderful world of plants. Previewing and showcasing everything green is where it’s at in your very own greenhouse home. Housepla...

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• Choosing a Christmas Tree

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Nov 23rd 2021

  This week on the blog, we are talking about how to select and care for the perfect Christmas tree. Christmas trees have arrived at Tonkadale! And OM Goodness, they look and smell amazing. Ou...

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• Give Thanks and Give to the Max!

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Nov 19th 2021

  Each year around the Thanksgiving holiday we start to think about what we are grateful for. Many of us have more blessings than we can count on our 10 fingers and 10 toes. Yes, take time to...

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• Meet our Makers: Our Local Vendor Gift Guide

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Nov 12th 2021

  It’s gift giving season and the assignment is clear this year. Give gifts that are meaningful to you and the recipient. Heck, even give meaningful gifts to yourself. Read the stories of...

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• Easy to Difficult Care Plants

  Posted by Hannah Brand on Nov 9th 2021

  November 9th, 2021 Easy to Difficult Care Plants Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about easy to difficult care plants. Per...

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• Scary Plants and Poems for Your Greenhouse Halloween Home

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Oct 27th 2021

  Stenocactus multicostatusBrain CactusLet’s visit the primitive part of our brains, the amygdala, that part that makes us love the spooky holiday known as Halloween. Getting tricked gives us...

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• Plant Parent Starter Pack

  Posted by Hannah Brand on Oct 25th 2021

  October 19th, 2021 Plant Parent Starter Pack Hey Plant Friends! This week we are bringing to you the ultimate plant parent starter pa...

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• All About Light

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson and Aaron Barton on Oct 20th 2021

  Houseplants absorb light and emit joy into every space they enter. Lush greenery and striking variegation bring together a cozy, inviting space. To ensure your plants receive the light they...

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