A few years after high school graduation, my friend Sherry read my palm. She was always a bit of a wild child from a large family that lived in a house with a solarium. Even then, ...
The play’s the thing to support GardenComm
You know me. I don't sell stuff, but I want to share with you info about a fundraising event for an organization that changed my life. This is my second year as president of ...
Buy local: Tips for fresh cut Christmas tree selection, care
For all of us, 2020 has been the year from – as my mom would say – H E double toothpicks. Many of us weathered Thanksgiving alone or with just a small group or by Zoom. It looks ...
Small bulbs make big impact in Indiana gardens
We should all be grateful for the lovely rains we’ve had recently, especially after an exceptionally dry fall that hoisted red flag fire warnings in the state. We worried about the ...
Tips for extending the growing season and the harvest
As we grow more of our own food, we want to know how we can push the weather envelope and harvest carrots, spinach and other vegetables for Thanksgiving. Protecting vegetables from ...
Fungus gnats pester plant parents
I’ve been eavesdropping on a few houseplant Facebook pages to find out what’s going on. Enthusiastic describes the people who post on these pages. They have their own lingo, such ...
Times are hard. Gardeners can help.
I’m watching to the PBS NewsHour and the heads are talking about inaction in Congress to help resolve the economic crisis. Many have left town and won’t be back until after Labor ...
Perennial veggies: Back every year
Most of us plant annuals in the veggie garden, those edibles that thrive in summer and die when the temps turn cold. Some of us want a vegetable to return season after season…here ...
What to do when Japanese beetles arrive
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 ...
Transplants or Seeds?
A lot of gardeners, especially new ones, don't know whether to sow seeds for their veggies and herbs or buy transplants at the garden center. Here's a guide. Sow Seed Directly ...
