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 ...
Hoosier Gardener
Perennial veggies: Back every year
Most of us plant annuals in the veggie garden, those edibles that thrive in summer and die when the temps turn cold. Some of us want a vegetable to return season after season…here ...
Three easy steps for hand watering plants
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 ...
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 ...
June garden checklist
Indoors Houseplants will need more water and fertilizer during summer growing period. General landscape Prune spring-flowering shrubs within a month after blooms fade. ...
May garden checklist
Indoors Move houseplants to a shady location outdoors when danger of frost has past, usually mid-May. The soil in the pots will dry out faster outdoors, so check it ...
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
Mail-order catalogs are rich with info on growing seeds. (C) Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp Interest in gardening has jumped. And jumped high. I’ve been gardening and writing about it ...
April garden checklist
Indoors Prune, repot and clean houseplants, as needed.Fertilize houseplants as new growth appears. Follow label directions.If not done already, sketch garden plans, ...
