There’s more to fall color than the leaves of trees and shrubs. Hardy, late-season perennials offer blooms, fragrance and beauty […]
Author: Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp
Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp award-winning garden writer, editor, and speaker. (She speaks at libraries, garden clubs, public gardens, home and garden shows, Master Gardener groups, and horticulture industry events.) Known as a hortiholic, she frequently says her eyes are too big for her yard. She blogs at hoosiergardener.com.
How to Use Goats to Clear Brush from Your Property
Goat land clearing is a natural, herbicide-free way to tame overgrown brush. Learn how renting goats works, what to expect, and what it costs per acre.
The Pros and Cons of Hand Watering Plants
Long before sprinklers, soaker hoses and irrigation systems were part of the landscape, people hand-watered the plants in their gardens. […]
Best Ways to Water During a Drought
Parts of the country suffer from drought all the time and some only periodically. Whichever part of the country you’re […]
What is a County Extension Service and How Can it Help Me?
Gardeners frequently advise friends to check with the county Extension office about problems with plants and landscapes. That could be […]
9 Best Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring
The 9 best vegetables to plant in early spring include carrots, lettuces, peas, and potatoes. Includes a spring gardening checklist.