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Dandelions wake up in April

6+ hour, 43+ min ago  (430+ words) Dandelions are the most identifiable weed in Indiana lawns. Some people get pretty excited this time of the year when the little yellow flowers open up. Dande- lion is a perennial broadleaf weed that is a member of the daisy…...

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Now is the time to take on invasive poison hemlock

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (461+ words) Poison hemlock leaf seedling The weed I have had the most phone calls about over the past 5 years is poison hemlock. It first appeared as an invader on non-tilled waste areas, like the spaces along roads, railroad tracks, ditches, and…...

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Garden Club learns about floral arrangements

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (145+ words) KPCNews Members of the Garrett Garden Club enjoyed a guest speaker at the March meeting. Gretchen Davis, owner of Gretchen's Garden, taught the group the art of flower arranging. In front, from the left, are Dora Johnson, Jessica New, Kayleigh…...

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Crop timing challenges gardeners as indoor planting season opens

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (549+ words) Plants follow different growth timelines, with some putting on size in a few short weeks, while others move at a slower, steadier pace. Those built-in patterns determine which varieties can transition outdoors sooner and which require extra indoor development to…...

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Highest-rated Class of 2026 women's basketball recruits from Indiana

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (272+ words) Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated Class of 2026 women's basketball recruits from Indiana and nationwide using data from 247 Sports. Athletes are ranked by their 247 Sports Composite ranking. Data is as of March 12, 2026. #7. Lillian Barnes (SF) - National rank: #93 (4 stars)…...

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Get a head start by sowing seeds indoors

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (549+ words) While we continue to experience a winter wonderland, some home gardeners are thinking about getting a head start by starting seeds indoors. Rosie Lerner, Purdue University consumer horticulture specialist (retired), authored the publication, "Starting Seeds Indoors," from which I'll include…...

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Noble Gardener: Time to chill! A winter respite for busy gardeners

5+ mon, 15+ hour ago  (463+ words) This bridge on a snow-covered trail illustrates the renewal, reflection and calm that comes from a winter hike. Noble Gardener Cecilie Keenan gives safety tips for winter hiking. With the first snowflakes floating down on the ridges, lakes, forests and…...

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Purdue expert offers tips for tree care going into autumn and winter

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (603+ words) Purdue Urban Forestry specialist Ben Mc Callister recently wrote about tips for tree care as we transition into autumn and winter. These tips include mulching, fertilizing, watering, limited pruning, preventing winter trunk damage and performing visual inspections. Sorry, no promotional…...

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Plant flavorful and nutritious garlic in the fall

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (358+ words) Separate garlic cloves right before planting and plant the largest cloves with their papery covering intact. Lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, fight heart disease, boost your immune system, and add a bit of flavor to your meals by growing…...

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Farms & Gardens: Forestry Day focuses on woodlands future

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (429+ words) Every fall, a group of woodland owners gathers at a local farm to talk about the future of our forests. This year, on Sept. 20, the La Grange County Forestry Field Day will take place at the Mark Michuda Woods, 2855 N. C. R. 500 E,…...