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Submit Your Ask Annie Questions!
Posted by Annie Algren on Mar 2nd 2026
Have a perennial puzzle, mystery, or design dilemma? Ask Annie! Include your question, your name or initials, your USDA zone or location, and the plant’s name (or your best guess). It may ap...
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Ask Annie
Posted by Annie Algren on Feb 25th 2026
{ "__shgImageV3Elements": { "uuid": "s-14e2c3e8-42bf-4685-8e4c-1a31ecbcc2b8" } } Who is Annie? Introducing “Ask Annie”: your friendly perenni...
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Ask Annie- April Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on Jan 19th 2026
{ "__shgImageV3Elements": { "uuid": "s-14e2c3e8-42bf-4685-8e4c-1a31ecbcc2b8" } } April Garden Checklist This week, we are going to start the 2026 growing...
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Tonkadale's Twelve Days of Christmas
Posted by Sara Berg on Dec 15th 2025
Tonkadale's Twelve Days of Christmas On the 1st day of Christmas, Tonkadale gave to me... One decorated wreath On the 2nd day of Christmas, Tonkadale gave to me... Two Peat and Perle pin...
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Festive Finishes to Up Your Wrapping Game
Posted by Sara Berg on Dec 9th 2025
Festive Finishes to Up Your Wrapping Game The holidays are the perfect time to get creative, and adding a personal touch to every gift you give is an excellent way to do this. Thinking o...
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Spruce Up your Wreaths, Garlands, and Swags
Posted by Sara Berg on Nov 18th 2025
Spruce Up your Wreaths, Garlands, and Swags A simple faux wreath, garland, or swag can bring life to your home for months, without the worry of losing needles. The secret to creating tru...
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Spruce Tops & Winter Greens Care
Posted by Sara Berg on Oct 26th 2025
Spruce Tops & Winter Greens Care Fresh winter greens have arrived in the greenhouse! Sweet cedar, juicy eucalyptus, and crisp pine boughs are lush & ready to liven up your space...
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Tonkadale: Your Holiday Headquarters
Posted by Sara Berg on Oct 20th 2025
Tonkadale: Your Holiday Headquarters It's time to start thinking holiday! Here at Tonkadale, we want to be YOUR holiday headquarters! From wreaths to swags, trees to garlands.. we've got...
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Mother's Day Gift Guide
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 6th 2025
Jessie's Mother's Day Gift Guide Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if your mom loves the smell of soil, beams at blooming perennials, or can name every herb in her kitche...
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