We hear all the time that plants need an 1 inch of rain every week for their overall health and to produce vegetables and flowers. But how much is that when hand watering? Three ...
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What to do when Japanese beetles arrive
This column ran originally July 21, 2018. Gardeners from all over have been posting on Facebook about the invasion of Japanese beetles, an insect that has been only a minor pest ...
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 ...
Transplants or Seeds?
A lot of gardeners, especially new ones, don't know whether to sow seeds for their veggies and herbs or buy transplants at the garden center. Here's a guide. Sow Seed Directly ...
Everyone wants dirty hands
Interest in gardening has jumped. And jumped high. I’ve been gardening and writing about it for a long time and I’ve never seen interest like this. It gives me heart, thinking our ...
Gardening Resources from the Hoosier Gardener
The Hoosier Gardener has had several requests for a one-stop shop, where people can find answers to their gardening questions. We’ve gathered this info and will likely add to it as ...
Garden industry ready to help you grow
Graphic courtesy thegardenofwords.com We know where independent garden centers, big box garden centers, nurseries, growers, landscapers and others in the green industry land now ...
Tempting temps require a gardener’s patience
Wait. Consider this your spring mantra. Wait. Until early April to start your tomato and pepper seedlings (late March in southern Indiana). Unless you have a greenhouse or ...
Mornings lose on Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time makes mornings disappear. And, it messes with our body clocks. Scientists say we never recover. And here's a really nice map that shows how it should/could ...
The joy of inside-out views
One of my favorite sights is from the kitchen window above the sink. From there I can see six bird feeders and two heated birdbaths in the backyard. Chickadees, cardinals, blue ...
