On the Hoosier Gardener segment on Fox 59-TV July 15, we visited Garfield Park and talked to Fritz Nerding about some of the 800 orchids on display in the conservatory. ...
Healing arts rooted in medicinal plant garden
The gardens around the Indiana Medical History Museum are a beautiful reminder of the link among botany and our health and well being. For centuries, plants have played a ...
Smith & Hawken stores to close
Marysville, Ohio, — The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced today it will cease operating ...
Hydrangea primer at Angie’s List
One of my many day jobs is as a freelance writer. One of the magazines I write for is Angie's List. In the June 2009 issue, we offer tips on selecting and caring for hydrangeas. ...
Quilt gardens cover northern Indiana
Happy July 4th. Celebrate with a tour of quilt gardens in Elkhart County, which keeps money in the state and supports an area that has struggled with high unemployment in this ...
July HortusScope posted
The July HortusScope has been posted under HortusScope at the left. You'll find a full month of garden-related activities. ...
Irvin blogs about the June hot spell
Indianapolis Museum of Art horticulturist Irvin Etienne blogs about his blood, sweat and tears over the 90-plus degree days Hoosiers experienced in June. As usual, Irvin's take ...
Japanese beetles arrive
If they are not here yet, they will be soon. Japanese beetles, those somewhat attractive metallic looking insects, will soon be munching on your roses, green beans, hibiscus and ...
Controlling insects in the garden
In 'Don't Let it Bug You,' I explore integrated pest management and other sustainable practices in the July/August 2009 issue of Indiana Living Green magazine to help us get a ...
Clover crops up when fertility is low
Driving around town it’s hard not to miss what seems to be a bumper crop of clover. Seemingly overnight, white balls of flowers have popped up in patches or spread throughout the ...