Behind the Scenes with a Garden Center Owner

Behind the Scenes with a Garden Center Owner

Update: 2024-10-15
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What 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 share my conversation with Jessie Jacobson of Tonkadale Greenhouse in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Jessie is an example of what a passionate multi-generational family business can look like.


In this episode, we learn:

  • [04:38 ] What is the story behind Tonkadale Greenhouse?
  • [08:37 ] Growing vs selling plants
  • [12:03 ] How does the business keep up with modern times?
  • [14:01 ] What are the mission, vision, and core values of Tonkadale?
  • [15:27 ] Gift peace and joy this season with Wind River Chimes!
  • [17:05 ] Give your houseplants the organic love they deserve with Espoma!
  • [20:34 ] What does Jessie’s day look like as a garden center owner?
  • [23:33 ] Ordering and planning in gardening
  • [25:08 ] Why you should always visit an independent garden center
  • [26:26 ] Seasonal revenue + challenges
  • [30:25 ] Be a better low-maintenance plant parent with Crescent Garden TrueDrop Self-Watering Planters!
  • [32:37 ] What keeps Jessie motivated? (aka the joy of gardening)
  • [36:26 ] What advice can Jessie give to aspiring garden center owners?
  • [41:20 ] What’s next for Tonkadale Greenhouse?
  • [44:05 ] Where can you find Tonkadale on social media and onsite?


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For a deeper dive into the industry of garden centers,

check out the full show notes and blog here!


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Behind the Scenes with a Garden Center Owner

Behind the Scenes with a Garden Center Owner

Maria Failla- Happy Plant Lady and Author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness