Hoya cumingiana(Post)

    Hoya cumingiana Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Hoya cumingiana. This plant is native to the Philippines and belongs to the Apocynaceae or Dogbane plant family along wi

    Fall Container Gardens(Post)

    Fall Container Gardens We love Fall because it feels so good! Ahhhh. Cool, crisp mornings and that warm glowy sunshine in the afternoon. Glorious. And the colors - deep hues of orange, r

    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

    Veronica(Post)

    Veronica (Speedwell) With countless spires of blooms buzzing with pollinators, Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka), or speedwell, is a summer garden favorite perfect for adding vertical interest an

    Episode 8: Talking Soil Mixes with Sol Soils(Post)

    Podcast Episode 8: Talking Soil Mixes with Sol Soils April 27 2023 | 30:27 min

    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

    Gardening in the Shade with Perennials(Post)

    Shade gardening comes with some distinct challenges, including a perceived lack of interesting plants to choose from. Gardening with perennials in the shade is more than just Hostas. But Hostas are

    Jessie's Holiday Home(Post)

    Jessie's Holiday Home Welcome to my holiday home. This week I thought it would be fun to share a few of my holiday decorating moments with you! I'm Jessie, the owner of Tonkadale Greenho

    ​Native Plants for Landscaping(Post)

    A garden is not complete without incorporating the plants of our native landscape. According to the Wikipedia, a native plant is indigenous to a given region or ecosystem if its presence in that reg

    Spruce Up your Wreaths, Garlands, and Swags(Post)

    Spruce Up your Wreaths, Garlands, and Swags A simple faux wreath, garland, or swag can bring life to your home for months, without the worry of losing needles. The secret to creating tru

    Pothos Snow Queen(Post)

    Weekly Plant Chat: Pothos Snow Queen Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Epipremnum aureum 'Snow Queen', more commonly known as Snow Queen Pothos. Pothos are known as the u

    basic plant anatomy(Post)

    Do you relish the opportunity to read plant names aloud? Do you find watching videos about plants and how to care for them a good way to spend an afternoon? Was the middle school Biology unit about