Leaves started falling early this year because of the hot dry weather. And, recent freezing temperatures turned many perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs to mush. Must be ...
At INPAWS conference: It’s All About the Plants
The Indiana Native Plant & Wildflower Society announces its 19th annual conference providing the know-how to help Hoosiers appreciate, grow and conserve Indiana’s rich heritage ...
Cool Wave pansies are, well, cool
The Wave brand of plants — known for petunias — has introduced a new pansy called Cool Wave, which holds its own from fall through winter and into spring. The colors are not as ...
You Can Grow That! October 2012: Special spring-blooming bulbs
Tulips and daffodils demand center stage in the spring bulb show, but minor bulbs hit all the right notes with their subtle beauty, depth of color and interest. Certain bulbs ...
HortusScope posted for October 2012
[download id="71" format="2"] a checklist of garden and nature related things to do in Central Indiana has been posted. This calendar is compiled by Wendy Ford of Landscape Fancies ...
Plant bulbs now for sure-fire blooms in spring
There are not a lot of sure things in the gardening world, but spring blooming bulbs are about as close as you get. The tulips (Tulipa), daffodils (Narcissus), hyacinths ...
Orchid class at Garfield Park
Learn more about growing orchids at home at Orchids 101. Beginners will learn the basics of watering, repotting and what orchids make the best houseplants. Registration is ...
Orchid Fest through Oct. 7 at Garfield Park
Hundreds of blooming orchids are set against the backdrop of the tropical plantings in the Garfield Park Conservatory. What: Orchid Fest at Garfield Park Conservatory When: ...
Time to bring the houseplants indoors from their summer vacation
If you haven’t done so already, start moving houseplants that spent the summer outdoors back inside. Night temperatures in the 50s are the signal. First, though, examine the ...
Tips for repairing, renovating or replacing drought-damaged lawns
All over Indianapolis, homeowners are looking at their scorched brown grass and asking — can this lawn be saved? The area’s excessive heat, drought and subsequent ...