One of the best things to do in fall and early winter is to make new garden beds. The bed can be dug now, then piled high with organic matter. The additives decompose all ...
Just what are those daffodils with their leaves already above ground?
We know this past summer has been a challenge, but was it enough to lure spring bulbs out of the ground in fall? That’s the question from reader L.C. in Carmel, Ind. She said ...
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day, October 2012
I know I’m late filing this Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day report, but I’ve been in the desert and didn’t plan far enough ahead to post this on Oct. 15. Now that I’m back home again ...
Time for fall cleanup
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 ...