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

    Ask Annie- June Garden Checklist(Post)

    We’ve made it to June: when the garden goes from promising to demanding. The solstice is upon us (the longest day of the year!) which your plants interpret as “grow as fast as possible and cause

    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

    Ask Annie- April Garden Checklist(Post)

    This week, we are going to start the 2026 growing season off with your April garden checklist. April is indeed a shoulder month- lots of prep, some planting, and plenty of just watching the weath

    Eutrochium(Post)

    Eutrochium (Joe Pye Weed) Joe Pye weed is a prolific late season bloomer, offering large blooms and unmatched height and structure in the l

    Harvest Time is Here!(Post)

    Late summer in the garden is all about slowing down and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Harvest time is here! Look what you did. You grew that, and now you get to eat it! Let’s take a look at som

    Liatris(Post)

    Liatris (Blazing Star/Gayfeather) Blazing temperatures, bustling pollinators, and emerging summer blooms are sure signs that the hot month

    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

    Identifying Minnesota Bumblebees(Post)

    Identifying Minnesota Bumblebees We love our pollinators, especially bees - but how about getting to know them a little better? Identifying the teeny tiny creatures that inhabit your gard

    Jessie’s Favorite Moments of 2021(Post)

    One thing we say around here is, “This/that was/is the best ever!” And it’s always true. It is the best ever only to be succeeded by the next time it is the best ever. Whether we are scout

    June Perennial Planting Guide (Post)

    June Perennial Planting Guide: A Garden that Feeds the Buzz June is when the garden comes into full swing: full of color, movement, and life. With many blooms at their peak, it’s the per

    A Year to Remember - Staff Memories & Accomplishments(Post)

    A Year to Remember - Staff Memories & Accomplishments As the year comes to a close, at Tonkadale we're taking a moment to celebrate the memories that made it truly special. From steady