Whether it’s a tropical setting, an ancient forest or a mountain butte, most of us see nature when we close our eyes and envision paradise. ...
Frosty temps flavor fall veggies
We’re heading into prime planting time for a crop of fall vegetables. Lettuce, spinach and peas prefer cooler weather and the flavors of cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and broccoli ...
Hoosier Gardener at Speaking of Women’s Health
Indianapolis — The Hoosier Gardener, Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, will conduct a break-out session at Speaking of Women's Health, Aug. 28 at the Indiana Convention Center in ...
Sand sculptors complete pirate scene
The pirate-themed sand sculptures have been completed at Garfield Park on Indianapolis' southside. ...
New plants grab attention
A recent trip to the country’s largest horticulture show in Columbus, Ohio, a mecca called OFA, was a peek at some of the new plant introductions. Here are some of the best: ...
Garfield Park’s Children Garden in the spotlight
The Children’s Garden at Garfield Park was in the spotlight Aug. 12 on Indianapolis’ Fox59 morning show. Jake Luta, a Junior Master Gardener in Marion County, talked to the Hoosier ...
Pirates continue foray at Garfield Park
The pirate-themed sand sculpture continues at Garfield Park in Indianapolis through Sunday, Aug. 16. Here are the details. ...
State commission investigates utilities’ tree trimming practices
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has launched a statewide investigation into the tree trimming practices used by the state’s electric utilities. As part of the process, ...
Late blight attacks Indiana tomatoes
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Purdue University Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed late blight infecting tomatoes in several Indiana counties, including Tippecanoe, ...
CBS investigates Wicked Plants
Reporter Martha Tiechner took viewers of the recent CBS Sunday Morning to the wicked side of plants with author Amy Stewart and her garden. Stewart's Wicked Plants was reviewed ...
