May Perennial Planting Guide (Post)

    May Perennial Planting Guide May is when the garden really starts to stir and come back to life. The soil has finally shaken off its chill, the days linger a little longer, and everythi ...

    Gardening in the Shade with Perennials(Post)

    Shade gardening comes with some distinct challenges, including a perceived lack of interesting plants to choose from. Gardening with perennials in the shade is more than just Hostas. But Host ...

    Essential Shrubs(Post)

    Essential Shrubs for Your Garden and Landscape Shrubs are the backdrop of any well established garden - an excellent way to fill space, draw attention to certain areas, anchor your gard ...

    All About Light(Post)

    All About Light Houseplants absorb light and emit joy in every space they enter. Lush greenery and striking variegation bring together a cozy, inviting space. To ensure your plants rece ...

    Carnivorous Plants 101(Post)

    Carnivorous Plants 101 There are more than 600 species of carnivorous plants, making it one of the most diverse groups in the plant kingdom. Carnivorous plants can be found on every cont ...

    Your Guide to Fertilizing Outdoor Gardens and Containers(Post)

    May 17, 2022 Your Guide to Fertilizing Outdoor Gardens and Containers The best days of summer are still ahead, and the garden is pri ...

    Planting Seed Potatoes and Onion Sets(Post)

    How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Seed Potatoes and Onion Sets Seed potatoes and onion sets can be planted as soon as our spring soil is tillable. This is usually late April, or early May ...

    5 Common Pests and Diseases in the Perennial Garden(Post)

    5 Common Pests and Diseases in the Perennial Garden Life in the garden is mostly sunshine and rainbows, but occasionally a pest or disease issues arise, and we’re here to help! ...

    Fertilizing Outdoor Gardens and Containers (Post)

    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 pea ...

    Harvest Time is Here!(Post)

    Late summer in the garden is all about slowing down and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Harvest time is here! Look what you did. You grew that, and now you get to eat it! Let’s take a look at so ...

    Tomatoes Deep Dive(Post)

    Tomatoes Deep Dive Did you know there are over 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? With all colors of the rainbow - purple, yellow, orange, red, and even green, you are sure to find one that s ...

    Tonkadale’s Top 5 (err 14) blogs of 2021(Post)

    End of year greetings to you! If you are reading this blog, you likely have been with us week by week as we share our love of plants with you. And wow! We love plants. If I had to guess, I ...