Journal

How to Grow Mint in Containers to Control SpreadMint is valued for its fresh fragrance, vigorous growth, and useful leaves. It can flavor iced tea, desserts, sauces, salads, and summer drinks, but its…
A Practical Guide to Fall Vegetable Planting in IndianaA productive fall garden can provide crisp greens, tender roots, and fresh herbs well after summer crops have faded. In Indiana, the key is matching each…
How to start a cut flower garden for beautiful bouquetsA home cutting garden turns ordinary planting space into a steady source of fresh color. With a thoughtful mix of annuals, perennials, foliage plants, and…
Tips for Growing Zucchini Without Powdery MildewZucchini grows quickly, produces generously, and fits well into home gardens across northern Indiana. Its broad leaves also create a damp, crowded canopy where…
How to use Epsom salt for tomatoes and peppersEpsom salt is a common home-gardening remedy for tomato and pepper plants. Gardeners often add it to planting holes, dissolve it in watering cans, or spray it…
Creating a sensory garden with fragrant plants and texturesA garden can be much more than a collection of flowers. With fragrant foliage, textured leaves, tactile stems, rustling grasses, and edible herbs, an outdoor…
How to grow radishes fast for a quick cropRadishes are among the fastest vegetables for a home garden. With fertile soil, steady moisture, and cool growing conditions, many varieties produce crisp…
The best apple varieties for northern IndianaGrowing apple trees in northern Indiana can reward home gardeners with crisp fruit, fragrant blossoms, and reliable harvests for many years. The region’s cold…
How to plant a hedge for privacy and wildlifeA well-planned hedge can create a quiet, sheltered garden boundary while providing food, nesting sites, and cover for birds, insects, and small mammals. Unlike…
Managing Spider Mites on Indoor and Greenhouse PlantsSpider mites are tiny pests that can weaken houseplants, bedding plants, herbs, and greenhouse crops before their presence becomes obvious. They thrive in…