Epimedium(Post)

    Epimedium (Barrenwort) A standout shady perennial in both its utility and its beauty, Epimedium (ep-i-MEE-di-um), or barrenwort, of the barberry family, Berberidaceae (though unproblema ...

    Q&A with Katie, Founder of Side Car Ceramics(Post)

    October 6, 2022 Q&A with Katie, Founder of Side Car Ceramics This week at Tonkadale we debuted our first shipment of local potte ...

    Planning a Perennial Cut Flower Garden(Post)

    Planning a Perennial Cut Flower Garden The joy of cut flowers harvested from your very own garden is hard to beat. Planting perennials for cut flowers is the secret to filling your gard ...

    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 ...

    Paeonia(Post)

    Paeonia (Peony) As spring continues to rouse slumbering perennials from their winter dormancy, breathing new signs of life into sleepy ga ...

    Ferns(Post)

    Perennial Ferns One of the most widely recognized residents of shady perennial beds, woodland gardens, and natural areas, ferns are fasci ...

    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 st ...

    ​Top 10 Pollinator Plants Picks for Summer Blooms in the Perennial Garden(Post)

    Happy National Pollinator Week!The time is now to plants plants for pollinators. Tonkadale is overflowing with mid-summer color and late summer bloomers to attract your favorite pollinator friends ...

    Meet our Makers: Our Local Vendor Gift Guide(Post)

    It’s gift giving season and the assignment is clear this year. Give gifts that are meaningful to you and the recipient. Heck, even give meaningful gifts to yourself. Read the stories o ...

    List of Seeds(Post)

    BOTANICAL INTERESTS flowers ...

    Heuchera(Post)

    Heuchera (Coral Bells) Perennial gardening in the heat of summer is a breeze for the brightest of prairie gardens and the driest of rock ...

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Winter Interest(Post)

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Winter Interest Long Minnesota winters can often leave our gardens looking bare and lifeless, but with the right perennial plant pairings, you can enjoy b ...