Geranium(Post)

    Geranium (Cranesbill) Not to be confused with the unrelated annual Geranium, Pelargonium x hortorum, hardy Geranium, of the Geranium famil

    haworthia(Post)

    August 11th, 2021 Haworthia Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about the succulent Haworthia. These plants belong to the As

    Fothergilla(Post)

    Fothergilla (Witch-Alder)  Revealing fragrant, bottlebrush shaped, white blooms and providing magnificent fall color, Fothergilla, Witch Alder reigns as a landscape must have. Fothergill

    Ant Plants(Post)

    October 19th, 2021 Ant Plants This week we are talking about Ant Plants! These plants live in mutualistic association with ants. How

    Ask Annie- May Perennial Garden Checklist(Post)

    Welcome to May, the official start of the growing season! It’s time to stop apologizing for winter and start making promises to the plants that knew better than to give up. Keep an eye on the nig

    Tropicals are Here(Post)

    Tropicals are Here If you visit Tonkadale on the regular, you will notice that things change very quickly in the Spring! This couldn’t be more true as we move closer to May – the main ev

    Dianthus(Post)

    Dianthus (Pinks) A longstanding favorite, Dianthus (dy-AN-thus), or pinks, are long-blooming, salt tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant per

    Asclepias(Post)

    Asclepias (Milkweed) Asclepias (as-KLE-pee-us), or milkweed, belong to the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, and are largely native to North America including Minnesota. Masters of evolutiona

    Sustainable Options for Lawnscapes(Post)

    Sustainable Options for Lawnscapes: Bee Lawns, Native Lawns, and Waterwise Lawns Turfgrass and lawnscapes are a major part of green spaces all over the world. For centuries, they have be

    Big Plants, Big Impact(Post)

    Floor Plants for Your Home Plants are an essential fixture in every room in the home both for their beauty and architectural interest. For many, plants are an essential part of their home

    Jatropha(Post)

    November 9th, 2020 Jatropha This week’s plant features Jatropha Podagrica [JAT-roh-fuh pod-AG-ree-kuh] aka Buddha’s Belly, Gout Plant

    Stapelia gigantea(Post)

    Stapelia gigantea Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Stapelia gigantea, more commonly known as carrion plant or starfish flower. This plant is native to the desert regions