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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, summe ...

    ​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 flow ...

    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 textu ...

    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 to ...

    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 al ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    June is Pollinator Month(Post)

    June is Pollinator Month Happy Pollinator Month! The time is now to plants plants for pollinators. Tonkadale is overflowing with summer color to attract your favorite pollinator friend ...

    ​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 (Goatsb ...

    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 tra ...

    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 ...

    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 Host ...