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Agastache(Post)
Agastache (Anise Hyssop) Exploding in a sea of purple-blue blooms buzzing with delighted pollinators all season long, Agastache foeniculum (ah-GAH-sta-kee fin-ICK-yoo-lum), commonly know
Ask Annie- Assessing Winter Plant Damage(Post)How do I tell the difference between winter damage and plants that just haven’t woken up yet? -Ethan in zone 4a Hey Ethan- If some of your perennials look dead in April, you’re not alone. Most of
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
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
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
Your Garden as an Ecosystem(Post)Meet the Good Guys: Beneficial Insects in Your Garden There’s so much more to the world of beneficial insects than bees and butterflies - although we love those, too! From pollinating yo
Repotting Indoor Plants(Post)Repotting Indoor Plants As the days get longer, we experience a welcome increase in sunlight. This signals our plants to wake up and start growing. Early Spring is a great time to think
The History of Tonkadale(Post)The History of Tonkadale: What's old is new Tonkadale Greenhouse has called Minnetonka home since 1947. The original owner, Robert Anderson, started the business as a breeder of specialt
Basil(Post)Basil Varieties Available at Tonkadale this Spring Basil is the very best. Plant in full sun after the danger of frost has passed. Easy t
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
Goldenrod Goodness(Post)Goldenrod Goodness Goldenrod is a highly misunderstood, Autumn treasure. Often unfairly blamed for seasonal allergies, it instead serves as a bright swath of color through the Fall that p
Kale(Post)All About Kale Kale is an easy, quick to grow delicious and nutritious vegetable. Kale is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and phytoc