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September Plant of the Month: Peony
September is the month to divide and transplant garden peonies. Most of us recognize this peony (Paeonia lactiflora) and know it is the State Flower of Indiana. There was a time ...
September Garden Checklist
Indoors Dig and repot herbs growing outdoors, or take cuttings to pot up and grow indoors. Bring houseplants that spent the summer outdoors back indoors before night ...
Plant of the Month August: Agastache
Commonly called hyssop or hummingbird mint, this family has many garden-worthy perennials or annuals plants. Agastache does well in pots or in the ground. It’s a go-to in ...
August garden checklist
Indoors Take cuttings from plants such as impatiens, coleus, geraniums and wax begonias to winter over indoors. These are called herbaceous cuttings. Root the cuttings in media ...
GardenComm names Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp to its Hall of Fame
Below is my speech at my induction into Garden Communicators International's Hall of Fame, July 11, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. There are some minor edits or changes from my original ...
Plant of the Month July: Golden Alexander(s)
This native perennial could follow the unintended consequences theme. That’s because it self-sows, scattering seeds wherever, so be prepared. Golden Alexanders bloom for a long ...
July garden checklist
Indoors Keep an eye on houseplants that have been set outdoors to make sure they are watered properly. Hot summer breezes can quickly dry them out. Propagate houseplants ...
How to help plants beat this Indiana heat
There are some things to do – and not do – to minimize plant damage. The main thing to keep in mind is that plants are already stressed with the heat and humidity. So, the last ...
Thrilled to be named to GardenComm Hall of Fame
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June 2025 Plant of the Month: Creeping Jenny
In about every garden center in the country, and probably in as many gardens, gold creeping Jenny – aka moneywort – spills from seasonal containers or crawls along the ...