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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 tha
The Orchid Collection at Tonkadale(Post)October 21, 2022 The Orchid Collections at Tonkadale The mo
Heuchera(Post)Heuchera (Coral Bells) Perennial gardening in the heat of summer is a breeze for the brightest of prairie gardens and the driest of rock g
Monarda(Post)Monarda (Bee Balm/Wild Bergamot) As the intense heat of summer continues, mid-season bloomers are flourishing and late summer bloomers are
Campanula(Post)Campanula (Bellflower) Profusely blooming in hues of blues, purples, and pinks, Campanula (kam-PAN-yoo-luh), or bellflower, is a low-growing, salt tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant del
Top 40 Trees(Post)Top 40 Trees Tonkadale is proud to partner with local grower Wilson's Nursery to bring you custom order large specimen trees! A special thanks to Connie Kratzke for providing her in dept
The Best Zucchini Recipes(Post)Casey, commonly refereed to as Auntie Cakie (like cake with a -y) or Auntie Grandma is as Julia Child once said, "...the butter to my bread, and the breath to my life." She is the adventure queen,
Weigela(Post)Weigela While there are endless possibilities with herbaceous perennials in the garden, don't forget the important role shrubs can play in
Juglone Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs(Post)Juglone Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs(Compatible with Black Walnut and Hickory Trees) Juglone is an allelopathic chemical produced by all
Plants for Every Routine(Post)Plants for Every Routine Not everyone lives the same way, and thankfully, not every plant expects the same from us. Whether you’re a meticulous planner, a chronic forgetter, or someone wh
Summer Solutions for the Things that Bug You(Post)Summer Solutions for the Things that Bug You In any garden, it is inevitable to have an unwanted visitor or two from time to time. While some insect feeding is to be expected, sometimes
Top Plants to Gift + Pots(Post)We love this time of year! The holidays are just around the corner, pretty snow is on the way, and all the festive colors and decorations bring us joy! ‘Tis the season for all things merry, and wha