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Seed Starting 101(Post)
Seed Starting 101 Starting seeds indoors gives you a jump on the growing season, and the chance to grow whatever varieties you can get your hands on! All you need is a few simple supplie
Perennials for Early Spring Color(Post)Perennials for Early Spring Color While most gardeners are usually taking a deep dive into their gardens by this time of year, we Minnesota gardeners are especi
Ask Annie- September Garden Checklist(Post)We are now into September, where the garden can feel like it's on borrowed time. The heat softens, light turns golden, and the garden gets its final wind. This is Second Summer, and here is your
How to Plant Garlic in the Fall(Post)How to Plant Garlic Bulbs in the Fall When wrapping up gardening for the season and preparing for next year, don't forget about planting garlic! Garlic is one of the most beloved cooki
Welcome to the Pepper Patch(Post)Pepper Varieties Available at Tonkadale this Spring The diversity and flavor profile of peppers is quite incredible. They can be crisp, sweet, fruity, floral, pungent, and of course spicy
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
Heuchera - Coral Bells(Post)Heuchera - Coral Bells Perennial gardening in the heat of summer is a breeze for the brightest of prairie gardens and the driest of rock gardens, the hot summer sun providing an ideal env
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
Fall is for Planting Perennials(Post)Fall is for Planting Perennials The cool, crisp air of fall gives us and the garden a welcome relief at the end of the summer. Now is the time for planting! Our glorious fall weather offe
Vegging Out! Planning and Planting a Vegetable Garden(Post)We have compiled the most comprehensive resource to ensure your vegetable gardening success this season! Read on.Choose a Sunny SpaceMost fruits and veggies require full sun. 8 hours or more is best.
Minnesota Hardy Roses(Post)Not long ago there were few options for hardy roses for Minnesota. Thankfully, there have been significant strides in exciting plant breeding work and difficult roses are a thing of the past. Now, we
Planning and Planting a Vegetable Garden(Post)Planning and Planting a Vegetable Garden We have compiled the most comprehensive resource to ensure your vegetable gardening success this season! Read on!! Choose a Sunny Space M