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
Weeds 3 feet tall? Don’t want to douse your yard with poisonous weed killers? More and more people are renting […]
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.