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Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant CareBehind the Scenes with a Garden Center OwnerWhat makes your local garden center feel so special? Don’t you notice that there’s something magical about them? It’s kinda shocking how little we understand as consumers about all the effort that goes into getting plants to us and onto our windowsills. There is so much that goes on behind the scenes at the Garden Center that we don't know about. That's why I'm committed to having more people on this podcast to peel back the curtain of the horticulture industry and help us better understand how our plants get to us.I'm excited to shar...2024-10-1547 min
Your Greenhouse Home - the PodcastPodcast Episode 10: Talking Native Plant with Minnesota Native LandscapesThis week on the Podcast, Jessie talks with Colleen and Bre from Minnesota Native Landscapes, a full-service ecological restoration company providing services ranging from backyard seeding to large-scale restoration, bioengineering and everything in between. The discussion starts by overviewing the benefits of using native plants in the landscape, and that's just the begining. MNL offers a wealth of knowledge and resources on their website.Spring Maintenance for your Native PlantingWhy Choose Native PlantsTopics Covered:A definition of native plantsReasons to pl...2023-04-2729 minYour Greenhouse Home - the PodcastPodcast Episode 9: Perennial Garden Planning and ResourcesThis week on the Podcast, Jessie talks Aaron, pernnials department team lead and media team contributor. Together, they present garden plans for 4 specific spaces - pollinator gardens, full-sun, part-shade, , and shade, This along with several other resource including care cards and perenial blogs will set you up for success in the garden this year. Make sure to take some time to get to know the LEARN page on our website, specifically the Perennial of the Week section.Download and print garden plans here!Topic Covered:...2023-04-2743 minYour Greenhouse Home - the PodcastPodcast Episode 8: Talking Soils Mixes with Sol SoilsThis week on the Podcast, Jessie talks with Travis and John, founders of Sol Soils, a premium potting mix company selling hard to find soil components, soil toppers, and soil mixes for all types of plants. They hand-mix their soils with the best ingredients to produce fast-draining, gritty mixes.We love that their focus on "gritty" mixes which are coarse growing mediums made up largely of inorganic materials that more closely mimic the natural environment that many popular plants like aroids, tropicals, cacti, succulents, or orchids come from.There are a number of benefits to...2023-04-2730 minYour Greenhouse Home - the PodcastPodcast Episode 7: Bee Lawns, Planting for Pollinators, and Conservation Friendly LawnsThis week on the Podcast, Jessie talks with James Wolfin, an entomologist and conservation specialist with Twin Cities Seed Company. He and a team of educators created a seed mixture specifically for the benefit of bees. He is on a mission to replace traditional turfgrass with more sustainable options including native blends and water-wise turf-grass options.In this episode, Jessie and James discuss the benefits of bee lawns, planting for pollinators, and waterwise lawns. They also highlight a new seed mix specifically selected to provide food and habitat for our at-risk native bees and...2023-03-3046 minYour Greenhouse Home - the PodcastPodcast Episode 6: Outside Style with Ryan McEnaneyThis week on the Podcast, Jessie talks with Ryan McEnaney, authour of Field Guied to Outside Style: Design and Plant Your Perfect Outdoor Space.Ryan McEnaney is a fifth-generation family member leading Marketing at Bailey Nurseries, and is a garden designer and author as well. He also serves as spokesperson for Bailey’s consumer brands: Endless Summer® Hydrangeas, First Editions® Shrubs & Trees, and Easy Elegance® Roses. Ryan is passionate about connecting people to nature and encouraging home gardeners to enjoy digging in the dirt. He travels the country educating homeowners on how to be succe...2023-03-0349 minYour Greenhouse Home - the PodcastPodcast Episode 5: Planty Content and Educational ResourcesThis week on the podcast, we talk with Aaron, our social media manager and photographer.In this episode, Aaron and Jessie reminisce about the early days of social media, the beauty of telling a story through photos, and our extensive collection of educational resources. Make sure to check out our LEARN page. It's really got it goin' on!2023-02-2235 minYour Greenhouse Home - the PodcastPodcast Episode 4: Pest Management Strategies for Indoor PlantsThis week on the podcast, we talk with John, the Integrated Pest Manager (IPM) at Tonkadale Greenhouse.In this episode, we define IPM and how we can use this strategy to combat and overcome pests of indoor plants. The pests we cover include aphids, fungus gnats, white flies, thrips, scale, and mealy bugs. At the end of this episode, you will be well equipped with knowledge of insect life cycles, typical feeding behavior, pest damage, and specific inputs to knock down and eliminate populations.The products we mentioned include:2023-02-2146 minYour Greenhouse Home - the PodcastA Planty Chat with Hannah, the Ultimate Plant ParentIn this episode of Your Greenhouse Home - The Podcast, we get to know Hannah, the Ultimate Plant Parent and Greenhouse Production Assistant. Hannah is responsible for all things plant care, ordering all the greenery in the greenhouse, and represents Tonkadale as a speaker at industry events. Hannah boasts over 100 plants in her collection. Today, she shares here philosophy on plant care, grow lights, and what to look for in trending tropical plants.Topics Covered:A litte about Hannah, including her favorite plantHannah's tips for plant careTrending plantsHow H...2022-12-1232 minYour Greenhouse Home - the PodcastDIY Soil Mixes with AnnieOn this episode of Your Greenhouse Home - The Podcast, Jessie and Annie talk about the components of a good potting mix and how to create 5 custom soil mixes for all your plants.The foundation of any healthy plant starts with one thing – the soil. A proper potting mix ensures that your plant has everything it needs including micro and macro nutrients, aeration (oxygen), and water retention.To read more about soil ingredients and to download the soil recipes, check out the blog!Tonkadale's Cu...2022-10-2727 minYour Greenhouse Home - the PodcastGetting to Know You!In this episode of Your Greenhouse Home - The Podcast, we get to know our host, Jessie.Jessie is the owner of Tonkadale Greenhouse, a retail garden center in Minnetonka, MN. She and Hayden, their greenhouse manager chat about the history of Tonkadale, why we love horticulture, and their philosophies on plant parenting.Make sure to follow Tonkadale in all the places!IGFB2022-10-2628 min