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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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• 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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• Exploring Edible Perennials

  Posted by Annie Algren on Jun 14th 2025

  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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