An informed, yet personal take on natural gardening in Indiana and other dirty topics.
Commonly called hyssop or hummingbird mint, this family has many garden-worthy perennials or annuals plants. Agastache does well in pots or in the ground. It’s a go-to in pollinator plantings. It has long been valued for its edible and medicinal uses. It’s ...
Indoors Take cuttings from plants such as impatiens, coleus, geraniums and wax begonias to winter over indoors. These are called herbaceous cuttings. Root the cuttings in media such as vermiculite, perlite, peat moss or planting soil instead of water. Keep ...
Below is my speech at my induction into Garden Communicators International's Hall of Fame, July 11, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. There are some minor edits or changes from my original document. I grew up in a family of greenhouse growers and florists. When ...
This native perennial could follow the unintended consequences theme. That’s because it self-sows, scattering seeds wherever, so be prepared. Golden Alexanders bloom for a long time in spring. It has gold, flat, umbel flowers about 2 to 3 inches wide, the ...
Indoors Keep an eye on houseplants that have been set outdoors to make sure they are watered properly. Hot summer breezes can quickly dry them out. Propagate houseplants by taking cuttings from vigorously growing plants. Root in moistened growing ...
