Can’t work outdoors? Divide or transplant houseplants. They’ll love it. (C) Photo Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp As we wait for spring temperatures to rise and the soil to warm, there ...
Dos and don’ts of mulching
It’s March, so let’s talk about mulch madness. There’s a tiny bit of controversy among some gardeners about whether to cover the soil with wood products, fueled by the thinking ...
Nourish the foodie in you and consider sowing a few seeds this spring
The start of a new gardening season begins this month. Seeds for peas, lettuces, chards and spinach can be sown directly in the soil come mid March. The ...
March garden checklist
Indoors Prune, repot and clean houseplants as needed. Fertilize houseplants as new growth appears. Follow label directions. Sketch garden plans, including what to grow, ...
Chicago Botanic Garden evaluates lavenders for the Midwest garden
Lavender, an Old World plant, has had a place in gardens for thousands of years. During the Roman Empire, this native to the Mediterranean region, was used to scent bath water. The ...
Indiana’s Natural Heritage series returns to public television
This post ran originally Sept. 20, 2008. Marion Jackson, whose book was the basis of the series, passed away Feb. 7, 2019. After a year on hiatus, the Natural Heritage of ...
Thoughtful presentations brighten a winter day at Newfields
On a cold, sunny Saturday in February, Newfields was the place to be. Five speakers talked about their love of plants, travel to exotic gardens, how gardens give us a sense of ...
Valentines your garden will love
Valentine’s Day will soon be here and it’s time we shared a little of that love in our garden with plants that symbolize the holiday. My favorite in the bunch is Valentine ...
Winter challenges, plant society changes name
The Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society is no more. It’s now the Indiana Native Plant Society. The 25-year-old organization surveyed its members last year and ...
February garden checklist
Indoors Keep houseplants close to bright windows. Check soil for dryness before watering. Examine produce, tender flower bulbs and roots stored for the winter for rot, ...