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Iris
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 16th 2021
Iris Spring is in the air, with perennial gardens beginning to burst with color from both unusual plants and classic garden staples alike....
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Using Indoor Plants in Outdoor Containers
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 13th 2021
Yep! We made it. It’s finally warm enough to get out and garden with greenhouse grown annuals and tropical plants. Just so you know, you have our permission to use indoor plants outdoors as a focal...
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Hibiscus
Posted by Hannah Brand on May 10th 2021
May 11th, 2021 Hibiscus Hey plant friends! This week we talking about Hibiscus. This plant belongs to the Malvaceae family and is na...
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Gardening with Kids
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 7th 2021
Talk about a legacy for the next generation, gardening with kids is a must do activity - at home, at school, or in the community. Kids need to know where their food comes from, the complex world of...
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Paeonia
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 4th 2021
Paeonia (Peony) As spring continues to rouse slumbering perennials from their winter dormancy, breathing new signs of life into sleepy gar...
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Dicentra
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 2nd 2021
Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) As crisp spring air finally arrives here in Minnesota, groggy perennial beds are beginning to come to life for t...
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Lemon Tree
Posted by Hannah Brand on Apr 30th 2021
May 1st, 2021 Lemon Tree Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about the Lemon Tree! These plants belong to the Rutaceae family...
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Container Gardening for All Season Color
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 30th 2021
Container gardens greet your guests, set the mood on the patio, and give us sunshine all season long – and aren’t we sooo ready. At Tonkadale, we are busy cooking up containers for your grab and go pl...
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Star Jasmine
Posted by Hannah Brand on Apr 25th 2021
April 26th, 2021 Star Jasmine Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about Trachelospermum jasminoides commonly known as Star Ja...
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