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

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    Identifying Minnesota Bumblebees(Post)

    Identifying Minnesota Bumblebees We love our pollinators, especially bees - but how about getting to know them a little better? Identifying the teeny tiny creatures that inhabit your gard

    Blackberries & Raspberries(Post)

    Blackberries & Raspberries Growing healthy, fresh fruit in gardens has been on trend for centuries. Recently this trend has taken off as many homeowners are choosing to add edible plants

    Lobelia(Post)

    Lobelia (Cardinal Flower/Great Blue) Charming gardeners and pollinators alike, Lobelia, of the Lobeliaceae plant family, is a colorful group of over 1,000 species. Their gorgeous fan-sha

    Gaillardia(Post)

    Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)  Attracting butterflies, bees, and birds, Gaillardia, commonly referred to as Blanket Flower, blooms with large daisy-like flowers in brilliant shades of red,

    Fall Events at Tonkadale(Post)

    Fall Events at Tonkadale We are so excited to invite you to our fall events! Annie, our event coordinator is here with us today to answer all of your event related questions? Q: What

    Summer Solutions for the Things that Bug You(Post)

    Summer Solutions for the Things that Bug You In any garden, it is inevitable to have an unwanted visitor or two from time to time. While some insect feeding is to be expected, sometimes

    Delphinium(Post)

    Delphinium (Larkspur) Durable, long-lasting blooms are beginning to make their presence known in thriving perennial beds, ushering in the

    Perennials for Mid-Season Color(Post)

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    Aralia(Post)

    Aralia cordata (Spikenard)  If you're looking for a bold, dramatic plant for your shade garden, Aralia cordata, commonly known as Japanese Spikenard, will thrill even the most seasoned ga

    ​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