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Annuals and Herbs that Attract Pollinators
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 4th 2026
Annuals and Herbs that Attract Pollinators Now is the time to plant plants for pollinators! Annual plants offer bright, sunny color to attract pollinators to the garden. Herbs feed us wh...
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Tropicals are Here
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 26th 2026
Tropicals are Here If you visit Tonkadale on the regular, you will notice that things change very quickly in the Spring! This couldn’t be more true as we move closer to May –...
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Hibiscus
Posted by Hannah Brand on Apr 26th 2026
Weekly Plant Chat: Hibiscus Hey plant friends! This week we will be talking about Hibiscus. This plant belongs to the Malvaceae family and is native to subtropical and tropical regions...
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How to Care for Container Gardens and Hanging Baskets
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 26th 2026
How to Care for Container Gardens and Hanging Baskets At Tonkadale, we're known for planting resplendent hanging baskets each Spring that are absolutely bursting with color and life! We...
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Fresh Picks: Exciting New Perennials in 2026
Posted by Annie Algren on Apr 19th 2026
Fresh Picks: Exciting New Perennials for 2026 As the seasons shift and we gear up for another growing year, there’s a buzz of excitement in the greenhouse as we welcome new additio...
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Native Plant Seed Mixes
Posted by Jessie Jacobson and Betsy Dvorak on Apr 19th 2026
Native Plant Seed Mixes from Minnesota Native Landscapes We are so proud to have a local partner like Minnesota Native Landscapes right here in our own backyard. MNL's passion is built i...
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Planting Seed Potatoes and Onion Sets
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 19th 2026
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Seed Potatoes and Onion Sets Seed potatoes and onion sets can be planted as soon as our spring soil is tillable. This is usually late April, or early May...
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Mother's Day Gift Guide
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 12th 2026
Mother's Day Gift Guide Mother’s Day is just around the corner! If the maternal figure in your life loves the smell of soil, beams at blooming perennials, or can name every herb in...
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Springtime Custom Design at Tonkadale
Posted by Sara Berg on Apr 12th 2026
Springtime Custom Design at Tonkadale It's time to start thinking Spring! Annuals are rolling in each week, and we're all eager to see some color outside! If you're not sure about what to...
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