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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
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
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
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
Our Staff's Top Plant Picks(Post)Check out some of our staff's favorite plants found here in the greenhouse..."I love my Philodendron Birkin. In my window it puts out two new leaves every week, it's super low maintenance, and I don
Chelone(Post)Chelone (Turtlehead) As the mornings feel just a little bit crisper and the sun begins to linger ever so slightly lower in the sky, summer
Salt Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs(Post)Salt Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs When planning a garden in Minnesota, it’s important to consider exposure to road salt. Be sure to sele