Aruncus(Post)

    Aruncus (Goatsbeard) Aruncus dioicus (ah-RUN-kus dye-oh-EE-kus), or goatsbeard, is an impactful perennial able to thrive in a wide array o

    Tropicals are Here(Post)

    Tropicals are Here If you visit Tonkadale on the regular, you will notice that things change very quickly in the Spring! This couldn’t be more true as we move closer to May – the main ev

    5 Common Pests and Diseases in the Perennial Garden(Post)

    5 Common Pests and Diseases in the Perennial Garden Life in the garden is mostly sunshine and rainbows, but occasionally a pest or disease issues arise, and we’re here to help!

    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

    Clematis Care(Post)

    Clematis Care Belonging to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, Clematis are unmatched in their versatility and beauty. They offer a variety of well over 300 species, including the North A

    Hosta(Post)

    Hosta (Plantain Lily) A longstanding and familiar favorite, Hosta (HOSS-tuh), or plantain lily, of the Asparagus family, Asaparagaceae, offer an unrivaled variety of appearances fit for

    Geranium(Post)

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

    Annuals and Herbs that Attract Pollinators(Post)

    Annuals and Herbs that Attract Pollinators Now is the time to plant plants for pollinators! Annual plants offer bright, sunny color to attract pollinators to the garden. Herbs feed us wh

    Dealing with Japanese Beetles(Post)

    Dealing with Japanese Beetles Japanese beetles were introduced in the early 1900's and are an invasive insect in the United States. These beetles feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruit o

    Syringa(Post)

    Syringa (Lilac) One of the most recognizable shrubs for its flowers and their intoxicating fragrance, lilacs are stately shrubs perfect for building excitement for the warmer months to c

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    Asclepias(Post)

    Asclepias (Milkweed) Asclepias (as-KLE-pee-us), or milkweed, belong to the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, and are largely native to North America including Minnesota. Masters of evolutiona