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Looking for the perfect gift for a loved one who is into gardening? Or perhaps you’d like to treat yourself? Join Purdue Extension Educators for…
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Gardening enthusiasts have their own set of jargon, just like many other hobbyists. Some of these terms can be confusing, especially to the gardening newcomer.…
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Whether store-bought or homegrown, potatoes will turn green when they are exposed to light. Most folks know that they shouldn’t eat potatoes that have turned…
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If you didn’t use up all the garden seed you bought this year, much of it can be stored for use in next year’s garden…
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Eager tomato growers, having lovingly nurtured their plants, anxiously await their ripe gems. But alas, a black, leathery spot appears at the base of the…
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If you’ve noticed that your cucumbers are a little (or a lot) bitter lately, don’t give up hope. A little water, mulch and patience will…
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Although recent rains have relieved some gardeners from their watering chores, the respite is sure to be temporary. Seasonal thunderstorms may deluge some gardens with…
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Sunflowers are traditional in the typical Midwestern garden, but modern hybrids have greatly expanded the palette of choices. Whether you want short, medium or tall;…
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Rosie Lerner and Bruce Bordelon, Purdue Extension Horticulture & Landscape Architecture As so many gardeners are staying at home these days, we’ve had more opportunity…
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As so many of us are spending much more time at home these days, this might be the perfect time to think about starting a…
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Purdue Extension Master Gardeners answer gardening questions at the Purdue Plant Info to Go Booth at Indiana Flower & Patio ShowPhoto credit: Rosie Lerner, Purdue…
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Hyacinth bulb with leaves and flower buds emerged January 2020. Photo Credit: Rosie Lerner, Purdue Extension Daffodil bulbs emerge December 2019. Photo Credit: Tom Creswell,…
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Holiday cacti are not only popular gift plants, but they are also the subject of frequent debate among gardeners. There appears to be much confusion…
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The cranberry plant is native to large portions of the northeastern United States as well as the West Coast states and portions of Canada. Cranberry…
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Septoria leaf spot lesions on rudbeckia leaves. Foliage should be cut back and removed from infected plants. Photo Credits: Dr. Janna Beckerman, Purdue Extension Advanced…
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The hot dry weather experienced throughout much of Indiana in late summer is bringing an early leaf drop to many landscape plants. But even under…
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Bottlebrush buckeye fall colorPhoto Credits: Purdue Arboretum Dwarf fothergilla fall colorPhoto Credits: Purdue Arboretum Oak-leaved hydrangea fall color Photo Credits: Purdue Arboretum If you’re looking…
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A common complaint among vegetable gardeners is that their squash plants have a lot of flowers, but many of them just fall off without producing…
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When lightning strikes a tree, it will most certainly leave a calling card, but it can be difficult to predict whether that injury is strike…
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Gardeners play a critical role in the nurturing and conservation of both native and introduced pollinators. Gardens and landscapes provide pollinators with food, water, shelter…
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