Reader P.W. of Indianapolis asked about a pretty, pink flowering perennial that seemed to be everywhere in his landscape. Meet dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis), an invasive ...
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Hoosier Gardener, Fox 59 offer tips for hanging baskets
The Hoosier Gardener talked about planting tips and care of hanging baskets on Fox 59, May 19. Here's a summary: Use a lightweight potting mix not potting soil, top soil or ...
Hanging Baskets – Hoosier Gardener on Fox59
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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day May 2010
Spring moved swiftly through the garden and only a few late-blooming tulips and alliums are offering a show in the bulb category. The orange-red poppies are blooming and just like ...
Pruning reminders for Indiana gardeners
In the last few days, several people have complained about the lack of flowers on their big leaf hydrangea, lilac, viburnum and forsythia. When queried, they say they pruned ...
Growing your own food – Hoosier Gardener on Fox59
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Artists paint at T.C. Steele State Historic Site
Nashville, Ind. — Plein air artists and art lovers of all ages are invited to the T.C. Steele State Historic Site in Brown County on Saturday, May 15. The site opens at 7 a.m. for ...
Top three, easy-to-grow herbs for Indiana gardeners
Parsley, rosemary and basil plants are the top sellers in garden centers. We love the flavors these herbs impart to our food and these plants are easy to grow in the ground or in ...
Cold Crop Planting – Hoosier Gardener on Fox59
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Hoosier Gardener, Fox 59 talk veggies and sustainable gardening
The Hoosier Gardener will talk about vegetable gardening and sustainable landscape practices on Indianapolis' Fox 59 on May 5. Here's a summary of the discussion Vegetable ...