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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
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
10 Things to Improve Your Planty Life(Post)Call yourself a plant parent and mean it. Plants may or may not be more difficult to keep alive than children. If you have plants in the house and they are alive, you are their parent. Play
Ask Annie- April Garden Checklist(Post)This week, we are going to start the 2026 growing season off with your April garden checklist. April is indeed a shoulder month- lots of prep, some planting, and plenty of just watching the weath
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
Harvest Time is Here!(Post)Late summer in the garden is all about slowing down and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Harvest time is here! Look what you did. You grew that, and now you get to eat it! Let’s take a look at som
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
Lifting and Dividing Dahlias for Winter Storage(Post)Lifting and Dividing Dahlias Bulbs for Winter Storage Dahlias are easy to grow, and come in a full range of amazing colors, shapes, and sizes. Their showstopping blooms and endless var
Gardening with Pollinators in Mind(Post)Gardening with Pollinators in Mind The days are getting longer, and the grass is getting greener. We are all anxious to get in the garden and dig. Out with the old, in with the new! Am I
Top Gifts for Plant Parents (Post)Top Gifts for Plant ParentsPlant parents love their plants, and they need the right tools to do all the things plant parenting entails. Finding those items, or even knowing what they are, can be a
Jessie’s Favorite Moments of 2021(Post)One thing we say around here is, “This/that was/is the best ever!” And it’s always true. It is the best ever only to be succeeded by the next time it is the best ever. Whether we are scout
graceful grasses (Post)Fall is fast approaching, and now is the time that warm season perennial grasses really start to show up and look their best in the garden. Perennial grasses are great plant pairings for flowering per