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Perennials for Late Summer Interest(Post)
The recent temps have been quite the roller coaster ride, sometimes making gardening a bit of a challenge. Cool or warm, there’s still plenty of summer to enjoy, and plenty of pretty, blooming flowe
Get Involved in Supporting Our Pollinators(Post)Get Involved in Supporting Our Pollinators Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro area are wholeheartedly passionate about flora, fauna, and the protecting the natural world around us. There
The Basics of Potting Soil(Post)When it’s time to repot an indoor plant, often the easiest decision is which new container to pot it in while the most difficult can be which soil to choose. Any basic potting mix will be OK for mos
Houseplant Trends for 2022(Post)Houseplant Trends for you (because we’re feeling) 2022 Bigger is better Beep, Beep, Beep. Back it up and make way for massive specimen plants. Think Fiddle Leaf Figs, but bigger - more
Fall is for Planting Perennials(Post)Fall is for Planting Perennials The cool, crisp air of fall gives us and the garden a welcome relief at the end of the summer. Now is the time for planting! Our glorious fall weather offe
Propagation Primer(Post)Propagation Primer As plant parents, we have mastered the art and science of growing happy, healthy plants and are always looking to increase our collections. While a trip to the greenho
Heuchera - Coral Bells(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 gardens, the hot summer sun providing an ideal env
Meet Shayla, founder of the Plant Penthouse!(Post)Meet Shayla!As the saying goes, looks can be deceiving. While my Plant Penthouse is home to over 80 plants, this lifestyle is fairly fresh! I give my plant-loving parents credit for sowing seeds thr
Seed Starting 101(Post)Seed Starting 101 Starting seeds indoors gives you a jump on the growing season, and the chance to grow whatever varieties you can get your hands on! All you need is a few simple supplie
Tonkadale Hosts Honeybees (and Harry Styles has a new album)(Post)June 3, 2022 Tonkadale Hosts Honeybees (and Harry Styles has a new album) This is our second-year hosting honeybees at Tonkadale. And
Growing Herbs for Tea(Post)Growing Herbs for Tea Herbs are easy to grow and care for in the garden - and indoors! While most often used in cooking and flavoring food, there is a growing trend towards planting herb
June Perennial Planting Guide (Post)June Perennial Planting Guide: A Garden that Feeds the Buzz June is when the garden comes into full swing: full of color, movement, and life. With many blooms at their peak, it’s the per