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

    Get Ya Some Gratitude(Post)

    Nov 25th, 2022 Get Ya Some Gratitude I’ve spent the last few days asking folks what they are grateful for, and the resounding answer

    Lifting and Dividing Dahlias for Winter Storage(Post)

    Lifting and Dividing Dahlias Bulbs for Winter Storage Dahlias are easy to grow, and come in a full range of amazing colors, shapes, and sizes. Their showstopping blooms and endless var

    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

    Meet Shayla, founder of the Plant Penthouse!(Post)

    Meet Shayla!As the saying goes, looks can be deceiving. While my Plant Penthouse is home to over 80 plants, this lifestyle is fairly fresh! I give my plant-loving parents credit for sowing seeds thr

    there's a plant for everyone(Post)

    No matter if you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced grower, there is house plant for you! Really, anyone can grow most plants just as long as you have the right conditions. Click here to vi

    Top 40 Trees(Post)

    Top 40 Trees Tonkadale is proud to partner with local grower Wilson's Nursery to bring you custom order large specimen trees! A special thanks to Connie Kratzke for providing her in dept

    Aralia(Post)

    Aralia cordata (Spikenard)  If you're looking for a bold, dramatic plant for your shade garden, Aralia cordata, commonly known as Japanese Spikenard, will thrill even the most seasoned ga

    Serviceberry(Post)

    Amelanchier (Serviceberry) Attractive to birds while adding three-season interest to the garden Amelanchier, commonly known as Serviceberry or Juneberry, never fails to delight. This mem