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Perennials for Late Summer Interest(Post)
The recent temps have been quite the roller coaster ride, sometimes making gardening a bit of a challenge. Cool or warm, there’s still plenty of summer to enjoy, and plenty of pretty, blooming flowe
10 Things to Improve Your Planty Life(Post)Call yourself a plant parent and mean it. Plants may or may not be more difficult to keep alive than children. If you have plants in the house and they are alive, you are their parent. Play
How to Repel Deer and Rabbits in the Garden(Post)How to Repel Deer and Rabbits in the Garden They may be cute while prancing through a meadow or navigating snow in winter, but in the garden, deer and rabbits are far from fun. As new gr
Pruning Hydrangeas and Shrubs(Post)Pruning Hydrangeas and Shrubs If you are itching to get in the garden but know it’s a bit too early, pruning a select variety of shrubs is a project you can tackle right now! Pruning is
Plant Hormones and Their Role in Plant Growth(Post)Plant hormones are organic substances that regulate plant growth and development. In animals, hormone production is limited to specialized glands, but in plants each cell can produce hormone
Late Summer in the Garden Checklist(Post)Late Summer in the Garden Checklist Don’t worry, summer isn’t over yet (being careful not to say the F-word, as in Fall), and there is so much excitement ahead as we move towards the cha
Holiday Houseplants How-To(Post)Holiday Houseplant How-To Festive plants help tell the story of the holiday season this winter in the greenhouse. Read on to learn about our full selection of fresh favorites, care tips,
Your Garden as an Ecosystem(Post)Meet the Good Guys: Beneficial Insects in Your Garden There’s so much more to the world of beneficial insects than bees and butterflies - although we love those, too! From pollinating yo
plant symbolism(Post)We love plants and flowers (of course). And as we near the official day of love, we are reminded of plant symbolism and that some varieties are well-known and will be the go-to for gift giving t
Repotting Indoor Plants(Post)Repotting Indoor Plants As the days get longer, we experience a welcome increase in sunlight. This signals our plants to wake up and start growing. Early Spring is a great time to think
The History of Tonkadale(Post)The History of Tonkadale: What's old is new Tonkadale Greenhouse has called Minnetonka home since 1947. The original owner, Robert Anderson, started the business as a breeder of specialt