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Citrus Trees and Shrubs Available in the Greenhouse
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 4th 2022
The arrival of citrus plants is a sure sign of spring. And guess what, they are here! This week’s shipment yields a lovely assortment of tree forms and bush shapes that are sure to deli...
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Seeds & Seed Starting
Posted by Val Thies and Jessie Jacobson on Feb 18th 2022
Starting seeds indoors gives you a jump on the growing season and also the chance to grow whatever varieties you can get your hands on! It’s really easy. All you need is a few simple supplie...
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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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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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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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Tropicals are Coming to Tonkadale
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 16th 2021
If you visit Tonkadale on the regular, you will notice that things change quickly. This couldn’t be more true as we move closer to May – the main event. Minnesota gardeners want big color and they w...
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Our Staff's Top Plant Picks
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 2nd 2021
Check out some of our staff's favorite plants found here in the greenhouse..."I love my Philodendron Birkin. In my window it puts out two new leaves every week, it's super low maintenance, and I don...
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dealing with japanese beetles and slugs
Posted by Megan Nichols on Aug 3rd 2020
Japanese BeetlesThese bugs are just plain gross. They are destructive and excel at making gardeners miserable. Their favorite foods include roses, raspberries, grape vines, and linden trees. They’ve...
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keep plants beautiful all summer long
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jul 3rd 2020
The heat of summer is here, this is what we dream about through the cold winter months! This is also the time when our gardens could use a little extra TLC. Here’s what to do in the garden now to ke...
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