When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, shamrocks are rooted in tradition. However, what we call the shamrock in the U.S. is not the same as the shamrock of Ireland. Here, ...
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Oxalis takes on role of shamrocks in U.S.
In the March 2010 issue of Angie's List magazine, the Hoosier Gardener explores the tradition of shamrocks and offers tips for growing these lovely plants in pots in our garden. ...
Survey says more will grow their own food again this year
At least 38.6 percent of Midwesterners who had a food garden last year plan to grow more edibles in 2010. Only 0.3 percent anticipates growing less food. Thirty-five percent said ...
Novel theme for Flower & Patio Show
March 13 through 21, 2010 — Indiana Flower & Patio Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. Founded in 1958, this year’s theme is A Novel Idea. At least 29 gardens ...
Garfield Park Conservatory offers chocolate flavored trip to tropics
If you’re looking for a short trek to another land, consider a visit to the Garfield Park Conservatory on Indianapolis’ southside. Along with frogs, finches and koi, you find an ...
Tour of England is open to Master Gardeners
Master Gardeners have been invited to join a group of garden writers and other horticulture professionals for Adrian Bloom's Celebration of English Gardens Tour, July 3 through 11, ...
Growing your own veggies topic at Green Scene
The Hoosier Gardener will give two free programs on vegetable gardening at the Spring 2010 Green Scene, sponsored by Indiana Living Green magazine at the Indianapolis City ...
Premier plant sale at IMA April 24-25
April 24 and 25, 2010 — Perennial Premier, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 N. Michigan Road. A plant sale of perennials, annuals, tropicals, small trees and shrubs, herbs, ...
Hoosier Gardener to speak about native plants in Frankfort
April 17, 2010 — The Hoosier Gardener will speak about Native Plants for the Hoosier Garden 10 a.m., at the Frankfort (Ind.) Community Public Library in celebration of National ...
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day February 2010
Right now, most of us in Central Indiana have gardens somewhere under about a foot of snow...I keep walking out there hoping to see some smattering of green, but everything is ...