I recently stumbled into an informative, hour-long webinar from Purdue University Extension, drawn in by updated information on how we can fight the emerald ash borer. The day was ...
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Popular groundcover creeps onto state’s new do-not-sell list
After years of research to document problem plants and their financial impact, a new list of invasive species awaits the governor’s signature. The proposed rule changes add 44 ...
As we wait for high gardening season to kick in, work on houseplants
As we wait for spring temperatures to rise and the soil to warm, there are a few garden-ey things we can do before we dig in outdoors. Indoors, take a look at your houseplants. ...
Nourish the foodie in you and consider sowing a few seeds this spring
The start of a new gardening season begins this month. Seeds for peas, lettuces, chards and spinach can be sown directly in the soil come mid March. The ...
Chicago Botanic Garden evaluates lavenders for the Midwest garden
Lavender, an Old World plant, has had a place in gardens for thousands of years. During the Roman Empire, this native to the Mediterranean region, was used to scent bath water. The ...
Indiana’s Natural Heritage series returns to public television
This post ran originally Sept. 20, 2008. Marion Jackson, whose book was the basis of the series, passed away Feb. 7, 2019. After a year on hiatus, the Natural Heritage of ...
Thoughtful presentations brighten a winter day at Newfields
On a cold, sunny Saturday in February, Newfields was the place to be. Five speakers talked about their love of plants, travel to exotic gardens, how gardens give us a sense of ...
Valentines your garden will love
Valentine’s Day will soon be here and it’s time we shared a little of that love in our garden with plants that symbolize the holiday. My favorite in the bunch is Valentine ...
Winter challenges, plant society changes name
The Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society is no more. It’s now the Indiana Native Plant Society. The 25-year-old organization surveyed its members last year and ...
Invite bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators to your garden
Planting for pollinators continues as a popular trend for gardeners. There are a few things we can do to encourage pollinators to visit our landscape and to support them once they ...