Spruce Up your Wreaths, Garlands, and Swags(Post)

    Spruce Up your Wreaths, Garlands, and Swags A simple faux wreath, garland, or swag can bring life to your home for months, without the worry of losing needles. The secret to creating tru

    Sempervivum(Post)

    Sempervivum (Hens and Chicks)  Colorful striking rosettes, easy to grow, and offering interesting texture, Sempervivum tectorum, commonly referred to as Hens and Chicks, is an attention-

    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

    Gaillardia(Post)

    Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)  Attracting butterflies, bees, and birds, Gaillardia, commonly referred to as Blanket Flower, blooms with large daisy-like flowers in brilliant shades of red,

    Me, my place, and plants(Post)

    Creating a beautiful space you spend a lot of your time in is important. Now more than ever when you see your coworker’s zoom background.The basics of decorating your home with plantsLike any good

    Give Thanks and Give to the Max!(Post)

    Each year around the Thanksgiving holiday we start to think about what we are grateful for. Many of us have more blessings than we can count on our 10 fingers and 10 toes. Yes, take time to

    Barberry(Post)

    Berberis thunbergii (Barberry)  Striking foliage, easy to grow, and adaptable to most soil types, Berberis thunbergia commonly called Barberry, is a drought tolerant plant that can be us

    Mock Orange(Post)

    Philadelphus spp. (Mock Orange)  Aromatic, abundant blooms engulf the senses as the Philadelphus spp., commonly known as Mock Orange, opens its blossoms in June. A member of the Philadel

    Welcome to the Pepper Patch(Post)

    Pepper Varieties Available at Tonkadale this Spring The diversity and flavor profile of peppers is quite incredible. They can be crisp, sweet, fruity, floral, pungent, and of course spicy

    Festive Finishes to Up Your Wrapping Game(Post)

    Festive Finishes to Up Your Wrapping Game The holidays are the perfect time to get creative, and adding a personal touch to every gift you give is an excellent way to do this. Thinking o

    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

    Houseplants – Light Up Their Lives(Post)

    What can we say? we’re so in love with this houseplant light requirement graphic that we’re (almost) speechless! This genius piece (created by our own Andie Hermon) is everything. We like to share,