The 2011 Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society's 2011 conference Connectivity & Corridors covers the science and issue beghind interest in corridors. Habitats are ...
‘Shortwood’ rated best garden phlox in Chicago Botanic Garden’s perennial plant trials
One of the longest blooming perennials in the garden is phlox, frequently called garden or border phlox. This phlox (P. paniculata) is an Eastern United States’ native plant. Large ...
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day October 2011
Temperatures have taken a downturn and the threat of some upcoming nights in the 30s means fall has arrived. Many leaves have fallen, seemingly a lot earlier than usual, probably ...
2012 is the Year of Herbs
The National Garden Bureau and the Herb Society of America have teamed up to name 2012 Year Of the Herbs. This is the first time the not-for-profits have partnered in their ...
Time for the garden’s grading period. What’s a pass? What’s a fail?
Taking the time to walk the yard gives us the opportunity to make sure that our plants are thriving and not just surviving. October is a great time for this task because there is ...
Plant tulips, daffodils and other bulbs now for a show in spring
As summer winds down, we’re thinking two seasons ahead. That’s because a lot of spring color comes from bulbs, which are planted this time of year for enjoyment months ...
Recycle your plastic pots at the Indianapolis Museum of Art
Spread the word! Gardeners can clean up their piles of empty nursery pots in sheds, garages and yard and help out the Indianapolis Museum of Art Greenhouse at the same time. By ...
Late blooming perennials and cold tolerant annuals extend the season of color
This time of year, mums tempt us with their colorful blossoms that promise to extend the season a few more weeks. But there are other flowering plants that color the landscape this ...
Fashionable plants goal of Hort Couture brand
One of the joys of being a garden writer is trying new plants. One brand, Hort Couture, markets color and plant combinations as ‘kits,’ providing the perfect solution for pots, ...
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day September 2011
I think I’m about as worn out as the garden. Sure, there are a few things blooming, but mostly, the yard seems over run with weeds, especially a sedge. We all know how hard sedges ...