Cebu Blue(Post)

    Nov 15th, 2022 Cebu Blue Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Cebu Blue’, more commonl ...

    Sisyrinchium(Post)

    Sisyrinchium (Blue-eyed Grass)  Dainty clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of blue and violet sit atop the narrow grass-like leaves of Sisyrinchium angustifolium, commonly ca ...

    Lobelia(Post)

    Lobelia (Cardinal Flower/Great Blue) Charming gardeners and pollinators alike, Lobelia, of the Lobeliaceae plant family, is a colorful group of over 1,000 species. Their gorgeous fan-sh ...

    Prickly Pear Cactus(Post)

    April 11, 2023 Prickly Pear Cactus Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Opuntia ‘Thornton Blue’. Opuntia ar ...

    Origins of Plant Names(Post)

    Getting to the Root of Binomial Nomenclature One of the first things you will learn in an introductory Botany or Horticulture class is how plants are named. Plant taxonomy is the science th ...

    Basil(Post)

    Basil Varieties Available at Tonkadale this Spring Basil is the very best. Plant in full sun after the danger of frost has passed. Easy ...

    Your Ultimate Hydrangea Guide(Post)

    Your Ultimate Hydrangea Guide Hydrangeas are a staple in any Zone 4 (but we're now officially Zone 5!) garden. We love them and can't ever get enough. Their glorious blooms are the swee ...

    Planting a Pollinator Garden with Continuous Color(Post)

    Planting a Pollinator Garden with Continuous Color Planting a garden for pollinators is one of the greatest gifts a gardener can give. Providing continuous blooms from the moment pollin ...

    Common Perennial Garden Diseases(Post)

    Common Perennial Garden Diseases Though perennials are tremendously hardy and beautiful plants, thriving once established with routine ca ...

    What's the Scoop on Soils & Amendements(Post)

    What's the Scoop on Soils and Amendments? What is soil? The foundation of any healthy plant starts with one thing – the soil. Soil contains everything plants need including ...

    basic plant anatomy(Post)

    Do you relish the opportunity to read plant names aloud? Do you find watching videos about plants and how to care for them a good way to spend an afternoon? Was the middle school Biology unit about ...

    Plant styling and staging(Post)

    Plants are an essential part of your home décor. They add life, freshness, layers, structure, and elegance. And in case you haven’t heard, plants are good for you. Plants freshen the air we breathe, ...