Ask Annie- Choosing the Right Clematis for Your Garden(Post)

    What type of clematis is good for some sun but mostly shade? -Maryellen, Zone 5a Hey Maryellen, Thanks for giving me an excuse to talk about one of my all-time favorite perennial vines! Clematis

    bringing outdoor plants back in (Post)

    There are still many beautiful days to enjoy as we move into fall, but cooler temps have arrived. If your indoor plants have been enjoying summer outside, now is the time to think about bringing them

    Tonkadale's 2025 Impact Report(Post)

    Tonkadale's 2025 Impact Report For the Love of Community At Tonkadale, we are dedicated to supporting local programs and fundraising efforts that enrich the lives of children and f

    our favorite plant partners(Post)

    We made so many new friends on Instagram this year! Here is a look at who we are following and you should too! @urbanjunglemsp James Dale - a Minneapolis based plant dad with a passion for Hoyas

    ​New Kids on the Block, or Should We Say New Shrubs on the Blog(Post)

    Shrubs are trending more now than ever. Every landscape could benefit from one (or several) shrubs to provide structure and interest, but which is the right shrub for the right space, with the right

    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

    Early Spring Garden Checklist(Post)

    Early Spring Garden Checklist Spring! It's finally here and it's time to get growing in the garden. Check out our early spring gardening checklist. Let's dig! Get your tools in orde

    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 pollina

    Ask Annie(Post)

    Introducing “Ask Annie”: your friendly perennial plant expert, here to help you solve garden mysteries, fix plant problems, and grow a landscape you love. Who is Annie?

    ​Plant Morphology Guides - The Basics of Plant Care(Post)

    Understanding how plants are built can offer us insight into the way plants grow. Knowing the basics of plant morphology helps build our plant parent intuition as we learn to care for our diverse co

    Ask Annie- July Garden Checklist(Post)

    Congrats everyone, you made through the busy planting season! July is when the garden hits its stride...and starts testing your commitment. Heat builds, growth explodes, and everything wants w

    How to Create Your Own Aroid Soil Mix(Post)

    Soil is beautiful. Soil is alive. The ecosystem of your soil is important to the health and success of your plants. In nature, the relationship between soil and plants creates and sustains whole commu