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Exploring Edible Perennials
Posted by Annie Algren on Jun 21st 2026
Exploring Edible Perennials When we think about edible plants, we often defer to the tasty tomatoes and peppers we plant in our gardens every year. However, edible perennials deserve equ...
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June Perennial Planting Guide
Posted by Annie Algren on Jun 7th 2026
June Perennial Planting Guide: A Garden that Feeds the Buzz June is when the garden comes into full swing: full of color, movement, and life. With many blooms at their peak, it’s t...
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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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May Perennial Planting Guide
Posted by Annie Algren on May 11th 2026
May Perennial Planting Guide May is when the garden really starts to stir and come back to life. The soil has finally shaken off its chill, the days linger a little longer, and everythin...
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Tropicals are Here
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 26th 2026
Tropicals are Here If you visit Tonkadale on the regular, you will notice that things change very quickly in the Spring! This couldn’t be more true as we move closer to May –...
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How to Care for Container Gardens and Hanging Baskets
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 26th 2026
How to Care for Container Gardens and Hanging Baskets At Tonkadale, we're known for planting resplendent hanging baskets each Spring that are absolutely bursting with color and life! We...
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Fresh Picks: Exciting New Perennials in 2026
Posted by Annie Algren on Apr 19th 2026
Fresh Picks: Exciting New Perennials for 2026 As the seasons shift and we gear up for another growing year, there’s a buzz of excitement in the greenhouse as we welcome new additio...
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Native Plant Seed Mixes
Posted by Jessie Jacobson and Betsy Dvorak on Apr 19th 2026
Native Plant Seed Mixes from Minnesota Native Landscapes We are so proud to have a local partner like Minnesota Native Landscapes right here in our own backyard. MNL's passion is built i...
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Mother's Day Gift Guide
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 12th 2026
Mother's Day Gift Guide Mother’s Day is just around the corner! If the maternal figure in your life loves the smell of soil, beams at blooming perennials, or can name every herb in...
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