Category Archives: Gardening/Landscaping
Winter Gardening Tips from Purdue Extension
Cover those Bulbs and Pull the Blanket Over Your Garden Fewer daylight hours; gray, rainy days and colder temperatures are reminders that winter is just a few quick weeks away. Use any days of sunshine to plant bulbs and put the garden to bed using these tips from Purdue Extension Porter…
Fall Colors at LaPorte County Parks
The beautiful autumn colors are illuminating the county. Put on your walking shoes and discover the beauty of autumn in our four parks. There are so many scenic trails you and your family can enjoy with the burst of colors shinning among the fall foliage. Oh, and don’t forget your four legged pets two…
Native Plant Symposium Planned for September 29th
The 9th Biennial Native Plant Symposium will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the St. John Township Community Center 1515 W. Lincoln Highway, Schererville, hosted by Wild Ones, Gibson Woods Chapter. Registration begins at 8am – 9am with a hot lunch buffet from 11:15 Noon.. Following is the agenda : TBA …
What to do About Brown Grass
Lawn looking pretty sad? Welcome to the club. Summer can be tough times for otherwise lush lawns. This time of year it’s not uncommon to find lawns with big, brown patches; thin spots, or even grass that looks dead. The Purdue Extension Porter County feels your pain, according to John Nash, Purdue Master…
Moisture-Induced Diseases Infect Tomatoes, Blue Spruce
Spots on tomato leaves may be a sign that recent rains are doing more harm than good in your garden. According to Purdue Extension – Porter County, adequate moisture is necessary but with too much rain, and temperatures and humidity in the high 90s, homeowners have concerns about blight on tomatoes and their…
Farmers Markets – A Growing Business
by Indiana Farm Bureau Indiana is home to more than 180 farmers markets, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It’s prime time for farmers markets in Indiana as most markets open for the summer in early June. Farmers markets, which serve as a link between urban and rural communities, are growing in popularity,…
Protecting Your Garden from Cold Weather
Northwest Indiana has experienced an unusually cold Spring. Although Spring is here and gardeners everywhere are itching to get their vegetables planted and ensure their existing perennials bloom, but before you get ahead of yourself, make sure you are aware of the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones and frost dates. USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:…
How To Make Your Northwest Indiana Garden More Patriotic
by Cassie Steele Northwest Indiana is the perfect place to live if you have green fingers. From planned county garden walks to gardening events for children and families, there are lots of cool gardening events to check out – and there are also lots of wonderful native plants that you can grow in your garden. Indiana is…
LaPorte County’s Garden Show – Cancelled
La Porte County Master Gardeners SPRING GARDEN SHOW is Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Michigan City High School from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Beth Botts will be the Keynote Speaker with other adult sessions and programs for children. There will be an all-day Kids Fun Zone and a Kid’s Scavenger Hunt.There will be vendors…
Hoosier Riverwatch Training by Shirley Heinze Trust
Join Nicole Messacar, Education Coordinator with the LaPorte County Soil and Water Conservation District, for a free workshop where you will learn about water quality and gain hands-on experience and skills to become a volunteer for Hoosier Riverwatch. By participating in Hoosier Riverwatch, citizens of Indiana can become active stewards of our water resources through watershed education,…
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