An informed, yet personal take on natural gardening in Indiana and other dirty topics.
I always thought tulips (Tulipa spp.) were perennial, but it seems some are more perennial than others. The goblet-like bulbs elicit more complaints than other spring bulbs. That’s because they usually don’t return for more than a couple of years. Lots ...
Indoors Move houseplants to a shady location outdoors when danger of frost has past, usually mid-May. The soil in the pots will dry out faster outdoors, so check it frequently. Take cuttings from houseplants to increase collection or share. Root ...
Some plants shout their presence in the garden by their scent. Soon, an antique mock orange will begin perfuming the back yard, stirring memories of my mother, who loved the flowers, and the friend who gave it to me. It is called mock orange because its ...
Indoors General Landscape Vegetables and Fruits ...
Driving around in March reveals which forsythias were cut back late summer or early fall. Forsythia blooms on old wood, which means this year’s branches hold next spring’s blooms. Pruning this shrub late in the season or in winter removes the flowers ...
