Perovskia(Post)

    Perovskia (Russian Sage) A breathtaking perennial classic, Russian Sage is a durable and carefree plant perfect for adding structure and l

    Perennials for Mid-Season Color(Post)

    Perennials for Mid-Season Color If you've been hanging around here awhile, you' e heard us talk about planting a garden with continuous color. Not only does this provide interest, beauty

    plant symbolism(Post)

    We love plants and flowers (of course). And as we near the official day of love, we are reminded of plant symbolism and that some varieties are well-known and will be the go-to for gift giving t

    ​graceful grasses (Post)

    Fall is fast approaching, and now is the time that warm season perennial grasses really start to show up and look their best in the garden. Perennial grasses are great plant pairings for flowering per

    Kale(Post)

    All About Kale Kale is an easy, quick to grow delicious and nutritious vegetable. Kale is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and phytoc

    Evergreens(Post)

    Evergreens One of the most challenging pursuits of perennial gardening is ensuring that there is always something to provide interest throughout the year. With our brutal Minnesota winte

    Springtime Custom Design at Tonkadale(Post)

    Springtime Custom Design at Tonkadale It's time to start thinking Spring! Annuals are rolling in each week, and we're all eager to see some color outside! If you're not sure about what to

    Right Plant, Right Place: How Hardiness Zones Shape Your Garden(Post)

    Right Plant, Right Place: How Hardiness Zones Shape Your Garden Every gardener has fallen in love with a plant that simply couldn’t survive in their garden - and us Northern gardeners kn

    Eight Great Evergreens(Post)

    Eight Great Evergreens to Plant Now One of the most challenging pursuits of perennial gardening is ensuring that there is always something to provide interest throughout the year. Evergr

    ​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 t

    Aquilegia (Post)

    Aquilegia (Columbine) As perennial garden beds begin to wake up and glow with early season color, spring bloomers are a sure sign that spr

    Aconitum(Post)

    Aconitum (Monkshood)  When looking for vivid colors in late summer gardens, without question Aconitum, Monkshood or Wolfbane, is at the top of the list. Aconitum, a member of the Ranuncu