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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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How to Harvest and Preserve Herbs
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jun 27th 2020
Ah, the tastes of summer. Fresh produce from your very own garden or from the farmers market can’t be beat, and fresh herbs just take everything to the next level. The best reason to grow an herb ga...
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annuals & perennials for pollinators
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jun 10th 2020
Plant for pollinators! We welcome their visit, and they’re looking for a place to land. Give pollinators tasty options and they will visit your garden in abundance.5 Perennials for Pollinators...
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Grow Your Own Food
Posted by Megan Nichols on May 9th 2020
Growing our own food is always fun and rewarding, and there has been a recent surge in interest given the additional time and opportunity to take up new hobbies.Ready to start a veggie garden, or ne...
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Garden Glossary
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 3rd 2019
Happy May and welcome to spring at Tonkadale! Today, we are talking definitions. Definitions to help you be the best you can be as a plant parent, gardener or otherwise. Full Sun: 6 hours of sun, u...
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