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    Ask Annie- June Garden Checklist(Post)

    We’ve made it to June: when the garden goes from promising to demanding. The solstice is upon us (the longest day of the year!) which your plants interpret as “grow as fast as possible and cause

    How to Care for Container Gardens and Hanging Baskets(Post)

    How to Care for Container Gardens and Hanging Baskets At Tonkadale, we're known for planting resplendent hanging baskets each Spring that are absolutely bursting with color and life! We

    How to Create an Insta-Worthy Plant-stagram(Post)

    Move over selfies and food photos, we're here for the wonderful world of plants. Previewing and showcasing everything green is where it’s at in your very own greenhouse home. Houseplants an

    ​Texture and Color in the Shade Garden(Post)

    Big trees are a gorgeous feature in the landscape. They can create a challenge for gardeners who wish to plant in those lower light conditions, though. Shade gardening may seem daunting, at first, b

    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

    Podcast: Your Greenhouse Home(Page)

    5 Common Pests and Diseases in the Perennial Garden(Post)

    5 Common Pests and Diseases in the Perennial Garden Life in the garden is mostly sunshine and rainbows, but occasionally a pest or disease issues arise, and we’re here to help!

    Tomatoes Deep Dive(Post)

    Tomatoes Deep Dive Did you know there are over 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? With all colors of the rainbow - purple, yellow, orange, red, and even green, you are sure to find one that su

    Birds in the Garden: Native Species & Feeding Tips(Post)

    Perennial Plants for Backyard Birding Gardens are living art, an ecosystem with many members. It’s you, the flora, AND the fauna which includes our feathery friends. Backyard birding is

    How to Grow Tomatoes(Post)

    How to Grow Tomatoes Did you know there are over 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? With all colors of the rainbow - purple, yellow, orange, red, and even black, everyone is sure to find one

    A Year to Remember - Staff Memories & Accomplishments(Post)

    A Year to Remember - Staff Memories & Accomplishments As the year comes to a close, at Tonkadale we're taking a moment to celebrate the memories that made it truly special. From steady