Sometimes the best plant recommendations come from our neighbors. In the Midwest, Missouri has its Plants of Merit and Nebraska has GreatPlants, which highlight the ...
Hoosier Gardener
I hate Daylight Saving Time
Sunday morning was very depressing. Just when the morning light on Saturday lured me into thinking that spring was near, the time changed and on Sunday, we’re plunged back into ...
Green up your landscape, lifestyle and home
Indiana Living Green: A Hoosier's Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle magazine and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful have teamed up to offer Green Scene: Greening Your Outdoor Space, 9 a.m. ...
Demise of flower shows
With the Indiana Flower & Patio Show about to start March 14, it might be good to read what the New York Times has to say about the demise of similar shows throughout the ...
Gardening no-nos
There are a lot of hard-to-kill practices in the lawn and garden that no longer are desired or needed. Here are some examples: Gypsum: Once highly recommended, this additive ...
Spring is here!
This warm weather is just what the spirit needs — that and the blooming yellow crocus — to know that spring is in the air. Every year it’s a contest of sorts in the yard ...
Irwin Home and Gardens for sale
The historic Irwin Home and Gardens in Columbus, Ind., have been placed on the market by the family. The Italianate garden has been open to the public for years on summer ...
Chicago Botanic Garden rates bellflowers
One of the most tempting plants at garden centers is the bellflower, which always seems to be blooming. Bellflowers (Campanula) are long-blooming perennials or biennials. In ...
Organic garden products puzzle consumers
A lot of us are more interested in organic or natural gardening these days, but many of us are confused about what these terms mean, the cost and effectiveness of lawn and garden ...
Last minute tips for Valentine’s Day on a budget
It's not too late to pick up a few buds for your best gal or guy to celebrate Valentine's Day. Roses, tulips or any bouquet of cut flowers will do the job. And, with today's tight ...