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Ask Annie- September Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on Aug 30th 2026
We are now into September, where the garden can feel like it's on borrowed time. The heat softens, light turns golden, and the garden gets its final wind. This is Second Summer, and here is your...
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Fall Container Gardens
Posted by Jessie Jacobson & Sara Berg on Aug 30th 2026
Fall Container Gardens We love Fall because it feels so good after the heat of Summer! Ahhhh. Cool, crisp mornings and that warm glowy sunshine in the afternoon. Glorious. And the colors...
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Ask Annie- August Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on Aug 2nd 2026
Welcome to August, the garden’s endurance test. Heat lingers, growth slows, and plants dcide whether they’re going to power through or quietly protest. This is...
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Ask Annie- July Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on Jun 29th 2026
Congrats everyone, you made through the busy planting season! July is when the garden hits its stride...and starts testing your commitment. Heat builds, growth explodes, and everything wants w...
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Ask Annie- Choosing the Right Clematis for Your Garden
Posted by Annie Algren on Jun 14th 2026
What type of clematis is good for some sun but mostly shade? -Maryellen, Zone 5a Hey Maryellen, Thanks for giving me an excuse to talk about one of my all-time favorite perennial vines! Clematis...
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Ask Annie- June Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on May 31st 2026
We’ve made it to June: when the garden goes from promising to demanding. The solstice is upon us (the longest day of the year!) which your plants interpret as “grow as fast as possibl...
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Ask Annie- Designing a Perennial Garden Bed
Posted by Annie Algren on May 18th 2026
How Can I Design a Perennial Garden Bed from Scratch Without Feeling Overwhelmed? -Carly in zone 4b Hey Carly, congrats on starting a new garden! Starting from scratch can feel equal parts exc...
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Ask Annie- May Perennial Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on May 4th 2026
Welcome to May, the official start of the growing season! It’s time to stop apologizing for winter and start making promises to the plants that knew better than to give up. Keep an eye on t...
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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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