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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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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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Dinnerplate Dahlias
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 14th 2024
How to Grow and Plant Dinnerplate Dahlias Dahlias are having their moment in the garden right now! We can't help but stop and stare when we see those big, voluptuous blooms. Easy to gro...
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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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Seeds & Seed Starting
Posted by Val Thies and Jessie Jacobson on Feb 21st 2023
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 s...
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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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Container Gardens
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 9th 2022
Container Gardens for All Season Color Container gardens greet your guests, set the mood on the patio, and give us sunshine all season long...
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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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