Common Perennial Garden Diseases(Post)

    Common Perennial Garden Diseases Though perennials are tremendously hardy and beautiful plants, thriving once established with routine car

    Alocasia Black Velvet(Post)

    October 12th, 2021 Alocasia Black Velvet Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Alocasia reginula commonly known as Black

    Amsonia(Post)

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    Aster(Post)

    Aster (Symphyotrichum) Mild weather, back-to-school shopping, and abundant garden harvests are here, leading the way into the beautiful fa

    Geranium(Post)

    Geranium (Cranesbill) Not to be confused with the unrelated annual Geranium, Pelargonium x hortorum, hardy Geranium, of the Geranium famil

    Hoya obovata (Post)

    June 21, 2022 Hoya obovata Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Hoya obovata, one of our all-time favorite indoor plants

    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

    The Florida Chronicles(Post)

    The Florida Chronicles January 16th, 2023 Dear Diary, Today,

    Choosing a Christmas Tree(Post)

    This week on the blog, we are talking about how to select and care for the perfect Christmas tree. Christmas trees have arrived at Tonkadale! And OM Goodness, they look and smell amazing. Ou

    Nepeta(Post)

    Nepeta (Catmint) As the heat of summer approaches, delicate periwinkle blue hues dot the landscape, dancing with an entourage of bumblebee

    Hardy Hibiscus(Post)

    Hardy Hibiscus Hibiscus, of the mallow family, Malvaceae, are some of the most impressive summer tropical plants, boasting massive colorful blooms and wonderful aromas perfect for sunny

    Persuasive Invasives: Replacing Common Invasive Species in the Landscape(Post)

    July 11th, 2022 Persuasive Invasives: Replacing Common Invasive Species in the Landscape While gardening is oftentimes a personal end