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• Springtime Custom Design at Tonkadale

  Posted by Sara Berg on Apr 12th 2026

  Springtime Custom Design at Tonkadale It's time to start thinking Spring! Annuals are rolling in each week, and we're all eager to see some color outside! If you're not sure about what to...

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• Pruning Hydrangeas and Shrubs

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 5th 2026

  Pruning Hydrangeas and Shrubs If you are itching to get in the garden but know it’s a bit too early, pruning a select variety of shrubs is a project you can tackle right now! Pruni...

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• Gardening with Pollinators in Mind

  Posted by Aaron Barton & Jessie Jacobson on Mar 29th 2026

  Gardening with Pollinators in Mind The days are getting longer, and the grass is getting greener. We are all anxious to get in the garden and dig. Out with the old, in with the new! Am I...

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• Pansies and Violas: Styling and Care

  Posted by Sara Berg on Mar 14th 2026

  Pansies and Violas: Styling and Care It's Pansy-monium in the Greenhouse! Let’s pause for a moment to take a collective sigh of relief... the spring thaw is here! Pansies and violas...

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• Spring 2026 Sneak Peek

  Posted by Sara Berg on Jan 26th 2026

  Spring 2026 Sneak Peek Spring is calling...and we couldn’t resist sharing a preview of what’s to come at Tonkadale! As the season inches closer, we’re excited to unveil...

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• Early Spring Garden Checklist

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 27th 2025

  Early Spring Garden Checklist Spring! It's finally here and it's time to get growing in the garden. Check out our early spring gardening checklist. Let's dig! Get your tools in orde...

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• Fertilizing Outdoor Gardens and Containers

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 12th 2024

  Fertilizing Annuals, Perennials, Veggie Gardens, Evergreens, Containers, and Hanging Baskets The best days of summer are still ahead, and the garden is primed to perform at its peak...

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• Grow and Give Gardens

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Dec 31st 2023

  Grow and Give Garden Success! Tonkadale is celebrating a record year of Grow & Give Donation Gardens. We recognize and appreciate the contributions and work of all the gardeners and...

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• Perennial Garden Resources

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 26th 2022

  Perennial Garden Resources In the blog this week, we want to introduce you to all the Perennial Garden...

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