Drought and Wet Tolerant Perennials (Post)

    Drought and Wet Tolerant Perennials Though many gardeners dream of a landscape of rich, well-drained, evenly moist soil and perfect sun ...

    Vintage Finds at Tonkadale(Post)

    July 7th, 2022 Vintage Finds at Tonkadale Playing seek and find for found items is the most fun when you combine it with plants. Our ...

    keep plants beautiful all summer long (Post)

    The heat of summer is here, this is what we dream about through the cold winter months! This is also the time when our gardens could use a little extra TLC. Here’s what to do in the garden now to k ...

    Minnesota Native Perennials(Post)

    Minnesota Native Perennials Native plants are species of plants that occur naturally in specific ecosystems and areas. Plants are considered native to Minnesota if they were observed in ...

    Deer and Rabbit Resistant Plants(Post)

    There is never a shortage of big, bad garden varmints such as deer, rabbits, and other nuisance (albeit cute and fuzzy) creatures whose sole ambition (so it seems) is to find your favorite plants and ...

    Fall & Winter Garden Prep(Post)

    Fall & Winter Garden Prep As the sun sets earlier and earlier in the sky each week and casts a distinctly autumnal light on the cooler days ahead, it's time to start thinking about ...

    Garden Pests and Diseases(Post)

    Common Pests and Diseases in the Perennial Garden Life in the garden is mostly sunshine and rainbows, but occasionally a pest or disease w ...

    Roasting Pumpkin Seeds Recipe(Post)

    Roasting Pumpkin Seeds for Snacking It’s pumpkin season at its coziest, and that means it’s time to roast those seeds! After you’ve finished scooping out your homegrown ...

    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 so ...

    DIY Raised Garden Bed(Post)

    Building a raised bed is easier than you think. Vegetable gardeing in raised beds is a great way for beginner gardeners to get started. Just add Tonka Terra! 1 bag fills 1 cubic foot of spa ...

    Fertilizing Outdoor Gardens and Containers (Post)

    Fertilizing Annuals, Perennials, Veggie Gardens, Evergreens, Containers, and Hanging Baskets The best days of summer are still ahead, and the garden is primed to perform at its pea ...

    Soil Recipes(Post)

    Tonkadale’s Custom Indoor Plant Soil Recipes The foundation of any healthy plant starts with one thing – the soil. A proper potting mix ensures that your plant has everything it n ...