An informed, yet personal take on natural gardening in Indiana and other dirty topics.
We hear all the time that plants need an 1 inch of rain every week for their overall health and to produce vegetables and flowers. But how much is that when hand watering? Three 5-gallon buckets equals about 1 inch of water. Although you can lug the buckets ...
This column ran originally July 21, 2018. Gardeners from all over have been posting on Facebook about the invasion of Japanese beetles, an insect that has been only a minor pest the last several years. “Oh my gosh yes,” said Kate Franzman, farmer and beekeeper ...
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 ...
Indoors Houseplants will need more water and fertilizer during summer growing period. General landscape Prune spring-flowering shrubs within a month after blooms fade. Supplement water as needed. Most newly planted stock needs an inch of water every ...
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 ...
