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Ask Annie- June Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on May 31st 2026
We’ve made it to June: when the garden goes from promising to demanding. The solstice is upon us (the longest day of the year!) which your plants interpret as “grow as fast as possibl...
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June is Pollinator Month
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 31st 2026
June is Pollinator Month Happy Pride & Pollinator Month! The time is now to plant plants for pollinators. Tonkadale is overflowing with summer color to attract your favorite pollina...
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The Hydrangea Handbook
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 31st 2026
The Hydrangea Handbook Hydrangeas are a staple in any Zone 4 (but we're now officially Zone 5a!) garden. We love them and can't ever get enough. Their glorious blooms are the sweet rewar...
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Perfect Perennial Pairings for Living Mulch in the Sun & Shade
Posted by Annie Algren on May 25th 2026
Perfect Perennial Pairings for Living Mulch in the Sun & Shade The practice of adding wood mulch to our garden beds is deeply integrated into the culture of gardening and landscaping...
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Minnesota Native Perennials
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 25th 2026
Minnesota Native Perennials Native plants are species of plants that occur naturally in specific ecosystems and areas. Plants are considered native to Minnesota if they were observed in...
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Ask Annie- Planting A Shaded Slope Under An Oak Tree
Posted by Annie Algren on May 24th 2026
I have a shaded slope under a large oak tree. Grass doesn't grow well. What could I plant that is very low maintenance to help prevent erosion and is not invasive? It bumps against our lawn and a...
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Gardening in the Age of AI
Posted by Annie Algren and Sara Berg on May 18th 2026
Gardening in the Age of AI The digital age has now moved into the backyard. AI is fundamentally changing how some gardeners approach their green spaces, offering everything from 3D landsc...
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DIY Raised Garden Bed for Veggies
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 18th 2026
DIY Raised Garden Bed for Veggies Do you have limited space to garden? A small patio or a deck at an apartment building? A raised bed is a great option to make the most of a small space,...
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Ask Annie- Designing a Perennial Garden Bed
Posted by Annie Algren on May 18th 2026
How Can I Design a Perennial Garden Bed from Scratch Without Feeling Overwhelmed? -Carly in zone 4b Hey Carly, congrats on starting a new garden! Starting from scratch can feel equal parts exc...
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