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Tree Selection and Planting
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 9th 2022
June 17th, 2022 Tree Selection and Planting Planting trees in the landscape not only looks good but is good! Adding trees to the land...
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Citrus Trees and Shrubs Available in the Greenhouse
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 4th 2022
The arrival of citrus plants is a sure sign of spring. And guess what, they are here! This week’s shipment yields a lovely assortment of tree forms and bush shapes that are sure to deli...
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Seeds & Seed Starting
Posted by Val Thies and Jessie Jacobson on Feb 18th 2022
Starting seeds indoors gives you a jump on the growing season and also the chance to grow whatever varieties you can get your hands on! It’s really easy. All you need is a few simple supplie...
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Top 10 Pollinator Plants Picks for Summer Blooms in the Perennial Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 25th 2021
Happy National Pollinator Week!The time is now to plants plants for pollinators. Tonkadale is overflowing with mid-summer color and late summer bloomers to attract your favorite pollinator friends t...
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Gardening with Pollinators in Mind
Posted by Aaron Barton & Jessie Jacobson on Apr 9th 2021
Spring Clean-upThe 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 right?! But before you go all E...
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An Indoor Plant Soils and Amendments Primer
Posted by Alec Thies & Jessie Jacobson on Feb 12th 2021
Choosing the right potting soil for your plants is super simple. Knowing all about the ingredients and what they do is a bit more complicated. A really great potting soil sets you up for plant paren...
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spring flowering bulbs
Posted by Megan Nichols on Sep 19th 2020
It’s time to think spring! Yup, you read that right. Now is the time to start planning next year’s garden, and that includes planting spring flowering bulbs.One thing is clear, it’s thrilling to se...
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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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how to grow hydrangeas
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jun 19th 2020
Hydrangea season is here, and since Minnetonka is the Hydrangea capital (because we said so) you can never have too many. Here is what you need to know to choose the right one for your location, lif...
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