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Perfect Perennial Pairings for Living Mulch in the Shade(Post)
Perfect Perennial Pairings: Living Mulch in the Shade The practice of adding wood mulch to our garden beds is deeply integrated into the culture of gardening and landscaping, but what i ...
Podcast Episode 10: Talking Native Plants with Minnesota Native Landscapes(Post)Podcast Episode 10: Talking Native Plants with Minnesota Native Landscapes April 27, 2023 | 29 min ...
Grow on a Moss Pole (Post)As plant parents, we love all the interesting and different ways plants like to grow, whether it be growing up, trailing down, or growing out and all around. To help grow your vining plants, or th ...
Zone 2 and 3 Hardy Perennials and Shrubs(Post)Zone 2 and 3 Hardy Perennials and Shrubs Depending on your location, the Twin Cities area is considered Zone 5a (-20F to -15F) or Zone 4b (-25F to -20F). Zone 3 begins in the northern 1 ...
coneflower season is here (Post)It’s coneflower season! These bold, bright, and sturdy plants are in full bloom everywhere you look. They will keep going well into, fall, too, providing pops of color in the garden for weeks to come ...
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 ...
Winter Survival for Indoor Plants(Post)Winter Survival for Indoor Plants We made it through the shortest day of the year and so did our plants! But with several months of winter to go, let's take a minute to discuss plant ca ...
June is Pollinator Month(Post)June is Pollinator Month Happy Pollinator Month! The time is now to plants plants for pollinators. Tonkadale is overflowing with summer color to attract your favorite pollinator friend ...
Root Health & Houseplant Care(Post)Root Health & Houseplant Care When caring for indoor plants, most of us focus on what we can see above the soil; lush leaves, new growth, and vibrant blooms. The real secret to a th ...
Jessie's Greenhouse Gift Guide(Post)December 14th, 2022 Jessie's Greenhouse Gift Guide Giving gifts is the best, and this my friends ...
Lupinus(Post)Lupinus (Lupine) A breathtaking late spring perennial, Lupinus (loo-PY-nus) or Lupine (loo-pin), of the legume or pea family, Fabaceae, i ...
Jessie's Holiday Home(Post)Jessie's Holiday Home Welcome to my holiday home. This week I thought it would be fun to share a few of my holiday decorating moments with you! I'm Jessie, the owner of Tonkadale Greenh ...