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July in the Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson & Photos By John Grunow on Jul 23rd 2021
July is prime time in the garden. Annual color is poppin’, late summer bloomers are setting buds and cracking color, container gardens are full and voluptuous, cucumbers and beans are coming on str...
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Ficus Ruby
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jul 16th 2021
July 17th, 2021 Ficus Ruby 🌿Hey plant friends! 🌿 This week we are talking about Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’, c...
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Evergreens
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jul 16th 2021
Evergreens One of the most challenging pursuits of perennial gardening is ensuring that there is always something to provide interest throughout the year. With our brutal Minnesota winte...
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A Sneak Peek at our Succulent Guide
Posted by Andie Hermon on Jul 16th 2021
Coming soon to Tonkadale – Our Guide to Succulents!Keep your eyes peeled for something fun and exciting. We will be releasing our comprehensive guide to succulents later this month. You will be able...
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Monarda
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jul 11th 2021
Monarda (Bee Balm/Wild Bergamot) As the intense heat of summer continues, mid-season bloomers are flourishing and late summer bloomers are...
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Homalomena
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jul 11th 2021
July 12th, 2021 HomalomenaHey plant friends! This week we are talking about Homalomena. This plant belongs to the Araceae family j...
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Your Guide to Fertilizing Outdoor Gardens and Containers
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 30th 2021
The best days of summer are still ahead, and the garden is primed to perform at its peak. With proper watering and fertilizing techniques, your gardens and containers will look their best well into...
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Liatris
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jun 27th 2021
Liatris (Blazing Star/Gayfeather) Blazing temperatures, bustling pollinators, and emerging summer blooms are sure signs that the hot month...
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Top 10 Pollinator Plants Picks for Summer Blooms in the Perennial Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 25th 2021
Happy National Pollinator Week!The time is now to plants plants for pollinators. Tonkadale is overflowing with mid-summer color and late summer bloomers to attract your favorite pollinator friends t...
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