These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things...(Post)

    At Tonkadale we get to come to our happy place every day and work with all the beautiful plants and fun items that we love to share with you. We know this place inside and out, and although we lov ...

    Persuasive Invasives: Replacing Common Invasive Species in the Landscape(Post)

    July 11th, 2022 Persuasive Invasives: Replacing Common Invasive Species in the Landscape While gardening is oftentimes a personal en ...

    Rose 101(Post)

    Rose 101 Roses are an iconic perennial garden staple that provide wonderful color and structure throughout the entire gardening season. T ...

    Easiest Houseplants to Grow(Post)

    Growing plants indoors is highly rewarding. But, as any plant parent knows, some are easier to grow than others. Whether you’re a new or experienced plant parent, it’s always worth knowing which p ...

    Container Gardening for All Season Color(Post)

    Container gardens greet your guests, set the mood on the patio, and give us sunshine all season long – and aren’t we sooo ready. At Tonkadale, we are busy cooking up containers for your grab and go p ...

    Fresh Picks: Exciting New Perennials in 2026(Post)

    Fresh Picks: Exciting New Perennials for 2026 As the seasons shift and we gear up for another growing year, there’s a buzz of excitement in the greenhouse as we welcome new additi ...

    Minnesota Native Perennials(Post)

    Minnesota Native Perennials Native plants are species of plants that occur naturally in specific ecosystems and areas. Plants are considered native to Minnesota if they were observed in ...

    Funky Weirdo Plant Picks(Post)

    Hannah's Favorite Funky Weirdo Plant Picks Over the years, I've developed a deep fascination with the strange, the unusual, and the downright weird plants. Collecting weird and unique p ...

    ​New Kids on the Block, or Should We Say New Shrubs on the Blog(Post)

    Shrubs are trending more now than ever. Every landscape could benefit from one (or several) shrubs to provide structure and interest, but which is the right shrub for the right space, with the righ ...

    Common Houseplant Problems and Solutions(Post)

    We love our houseplants, and we only want to see them happy. But, every once and awhile, they send out a distress signal that something is not quite right, and it’s our job to figure out what’s wr ...

    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 ...

    Plant Care A-Z(Page)

    care guides for houseplants Find all our specialized care guides for each type of houseplant below, and download to print for your own reference. a b c d e f g h i j l m n o p r s t v w ...