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Chelone(Post)
Chelone (Turtlehead) As the mornings feel just a little bit crisper and the sun begins to linger ever so slightly lower in the sky, summer
Perennials for Late Summer Interest(Post)The recent temps have been quite the roller coaster ride, sometimes making gardening a bit of a challenge. Cool or warm, there’s still plenty of summer to enjoy, and plenty of pretty, blooming flowe
Perfect Perennial Pairings for Fall Color in the Shade(Post)Perfect Perennial Pairings for Fall Color in the Shade As the days grow shorter and the air turns cooler, a shaded garden can become a peaceful retreat filled with rich colors and textur
Deer and Rabbit Resistant Perennials and Shrubs(Post)Deer and Rabbit Resistant Perennials and Shrubs Interested wildlife can be kept away from perennials with harmless repellent options that u
Juglone Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs(Post)Juglone Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs(Compatible with Black Walnut and Hickory Trees) Juglone is an allelopathic chemical produced by all
Late Summer in the Garden Checklist(Post)Late Summer in the Garden Checklist Don’t worry, summer isn’t over yet (being careful not to say the F-word, as in Fall), and there is so much excitement ahead as we move towards the cha
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 f
June is Pollinator Month(Post)June is Pollinator Month Happy Pride & Pollinator Month! The time is now to plant plants for pollinators. Tonkadale is overflowing with summer color to attract your favorite pollinator
10 Tips for Pollinator Planting(Post)10 Tips for Pollinator Planting Pollination is a vital ecological process that involves the transfer of pollen between flowers. Pollinators are insects or animals that aid in pollen tran
Your Guide to Problem Solving Perennials(Post)Right here, right now, this is the most comprehensive list of problem-solving perennials for our area.Deer Resistant PerennialsAnemone (Windflower)Aquilegia (Columbine)Arabis (Cress)Aruncus (Goatsbe
Gardening in the Shade with Perennials(Post)Shade gardening comes with some distinct challenges, including a perceived lack of interesting plants to choose from. Gardening with perennials in the shade is more than just Hostas. But Hostas are
Zone 2 and 3 Hardy Perennials and Shrubs(Post)Zone 2 and 3 Hardy Perennials and Shrubs Depending on your location, the Twin Cities area is considered Zone 5a (-20F to -15F) or Zone 4b (-25F to -20F). Zone 3 begins in the northern 1/