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    Tonkadale’s Top 5 (err 14) blogs of 2021(Post)

    End of year greetings to you! If you are reading this blog, you likely have been with us week by week as we share our love of plants with you. And wow! We love plants. If I had to guess, I w

    Herb Varieties to Grow and Love(Post)

    Herb Varieties to Grow and Love Growing herbs is the gateway to edible gardening. Herbs offer great reward with little effort. Just offer a lot of sun, good, organic soil, plenty of wate

    Salvia(Post)

    Salvia (Woodland/Meadow Sage) A true garden staple, perennial Salvia blooms are a sure sign that summer is here, offering a versatile pop

    Lobelia(Post)

    Lobelia (Cardinal Flower/Great Blue) Charming gardeners and pollinators alike, Lobelia, of the Lobeliaceae plant family, is a colorful group of over 1,000 species. Their gorgeous fan-sha

    Fall Events at Tonkadale & FAQ(Post)

    We are so excited to invite you to our Fall 2026 events! Annie, our Event Coordinator is here with us today to answer all of your event related questions. Q: What should I expect at a work

    Lilium(Post)

    June 27, 2022 Lilium (Lily) With large, bright, often fragrant blooms fit for borders, backdrops, or massed as a stunning centerpiece

    Salt Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs(Post)

    Salt Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs When planning a garden in Minnesota, it’s important to consider exposure to road salt. Be sure to sele

    ​Fertilizing Indoor Plants(Post)

    Spring has sprung and your indoor plants are waking from their winter slumber. As the days get longer, and the sun gets shinier, it is time to start fertilizing indoor plants. Here is how:Fertilizer i

    Origins of Plant Names(Post)

    Getting to the Root of Binomial Nomenclature One of the first things you will learn in an introductory Botany or Horticulture class is how plants are named. Plant taxonomy is the science tha

    Juglone Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs(Post)

    Juglone Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs(Compatible with Black Walnut and Hickory Trees) Juglone is an allelopathic chemical produced by all

    Tiarella(Post)

    Tiarella (Foamflower) Bringing bright blooms and lasting foliage interest to shadier spaces, Tiarella (tee-uh-RELL-uh), of the Saxifrage f

    Ask Annie- Planting A Shaded Slope Under An Oak Tree(Post)

    I have a shaded slope under a large oak tree. Grass doesn't grow well. What could I plant that is very low maintenance to help prevent erosion and is not invasive? It bumps against our lawn and a

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