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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
Meet the Philodendrons(Post)Meet the Philodendrons
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
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
New Plant Parent Primer(Post)How to successfully do this houseplant thing that’s all over Instagram Settle Down, Start Simple You’ve seen their posts, the plant parents who make it look so easy. They are surrounded by be
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
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
Zone 2 and 3 Hardy Perennials and Shrubs(Post)Zone 2 and 3 Hardy Perennials and Shrubs Depending on your location, the Twin Cities area is considered Zone 5a (-20F to -15F) or Zone 4b (-25F to -20F). Zone 3 begins in the northern 1/
Right Plant, Right Place: How Hardiness Zones Shape Your Garden(Post)Right Plant, Right Place: How Hardiness Zones Shape Your Garden Every gardener has fallen in love with a plant that simply couldn’t survive in their garden - and us Northern gardeners kn
Alcea(Post)Alcea (Hollyhock) A standout garden staple spanning countless generations of gardeners, Alcea rosea (al-SEE-ah RO-see-ah), or hollyhock, formerly Althaea, is an iconic landscape standout
Beneficial Insects(Post)Tonkadale Uses Beneficial Insects to Control Greenhouse Pests Beneficial insects and mites, or “beneficials”, are used in many greenhouses