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• Hannah's Top 2 Houseplants of 2021 and 1 to Lust After in 2022

  Posted by Hannah Brand on Dec 20th 2021

  December 20th, 2021 Hannah's Top 2 Houseplants of 2021 and 1 to Lust After in 2022 Hey Plant Friends! This week we are switching it up...

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• Tonkadale’s Top 5 (err 14) blogs of 2021

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Dec 17th 2021

  End of year greetings to you! If you are reading this blog, you likely have been with us week by week as we share our love of plants with you. And wow! We love plants. If I had to guess, I w...

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• Echeveria

  Posted by Hannah Brand on Dec 14th 2021

  December 7th, 2021 Echeveria Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Echeveria. These plants belong to the Crassulaceae fami...

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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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