Before you get too crazy with the pruning chores this spring and summer, know which shrub you are snipping and why. On June 3, I offer shrub pruning tips on Indianapolis' Fox 59. ...
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Weed makes presence known
A few days ago, I grabbed a stinging nettle for the third time in my life and was reminded why I started wearing gloves when weeding. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has ...
Beautification continues at City Market
Twelve volunteers planted dozens of perennials Saturday, April 18, at the City Market. ...
Death on a spring night
Last night, I let my dog Bisque out to 'go potty' before heading to bed. When I called her she did not come and I could hear these faint squeals coming from her ...
Park Seed’s easy veggies for beginning gardeners
Source: Park Seed — Starting a garden from seed is an incredible experience for new gardeners. To maximize their success, new gardeners can benefit from choosing seeds that are ...
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 ...
Mimosa tree inspires 2009 Color of Year
In keeping with the theme of change, the Pantone Color Institute has picked mimosa, "a warm, engaging yellow" as the 2009 Color of the Year. Forget about all those negative ...
About
Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp grew up in Indianapolis and lives about 15 minutes from downtown in a 1951 mid-century modern ranch. As a confessed hortiholic, she admits that her eyes are ...
Web Extra for 01/10/09
Here is information on the remaining five ground covers in Stepables ' Tough Ten: ‘Chocolate Chip' bugleweed (Ajuga) is a perennial ground cover that gets about 3 inches tall ...
Cranberry part of Hoosier history
When we think of traditional Thanksgiving foods from the Hoosier garden, corn, squash, beans, apples and pumpkin come to mind. But, if we transport ourselves back 150 years, we ...
