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In The Garden — Screening And Harvesting Your Vermicompost

InkFreeNews.com Posted Mar 31, 2016  Updated: Mar 31, 2016 @ 4:32 PM

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener WARSAW — You may need to screen your vermicompost, especially if you’ve used rough stuff (sticks etc.) in the bedding that takes time to break down. A round gardener’s sieve with a 3/16 inch mesh will work best. Try to find one with … Read More

Posted in Archive 2016 | Tagged Amy Muncy, In The Garden, Vermicompost, Worms | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

In The Garden: Vermicomposting, How To Get Started

InkFreeNews.com Posted Mar 10, 2016  Updated: Mar 10, 2016 @ 4:17 PM

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener WARSAW — We will start with the type of worm to use for vermicomposting. These are not the usual big burrowing earthworms that live in garden soil. Here are some of the names used … red worms, tiger worms, brandlings, angle worms, manure … Read More

Posted in Archive 2016 | Tagged Amy Muncy, In The Garden, Vermicomposting, Worms | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

In The Garden: The Facts Of Composting

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jan 29, 2016  Updated: Jan 29, 2016 @ 5:56 PM

By AMY MUNCY Advanced Master Gardener WARSAW — I was going to talk about Vermicomposting in this article, but many people would be turned off by this form of composting without knowing some facts first.  I have included several articles below about the impact our country is having … Read More

Posted in Community | Tagged Amy Muncy, compost, gardening, In The Garden, Kosciusko County, warsaw | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

In The Garden — Some Composting Facts And Tips

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jan 07, 2016  Updated: Dec 30, 2015 @ 4:32 PM

By AMY MUNCY Advanced Master Gardener WARSAW — Many of you may already know about what you can and what you should not compost. I have found the following items left out keeps the compost cleaner and able to use quicker. What I mean is that you can … Read More

Posted in Archive 2016 | Tagged advanced master gardener, Amy Muncy, composting facts and tips, In The Garden | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

In The Garden: A Word About The Compost Used In The New Garden

InkFreeNews.com Posted Dec 17, 2015  Updated: Jan 10, 2022 @ 2:28 PM

By AMY MUNCY Advanced Master Gardener WARSAW — My new garden will be made from a compost I will have been ‘brewing’ for a year. I have talked before about the small trailer of horse manure that I mixed with leaves and gravelly dirt from a mound we … Read More

Posted in Archive 2015 | Tagged Amy Muncy, Compost Pile, In The Garden | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

In The Garden — A Focal Point Is Always Needed

InkFreeNews.com Posted Nov 26, 2015  Updated: Jan 10, 2022 @ 2:29 PM

WARSAW — I know there are a lot of trees in this garden, but most are going to stay small. And things can change at any time and I can decide not to put all of the trees in it. I do plan to have some focal points in this garden among the foliage.

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Posted in Archive 2015 | Tagged Amy Muncy, Blizzard Mockorange, In The Garden, stepping stone | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

In The Garden — What To Do With The Trees In The New Garden

InkFreeNews.com Posted Nov 05, 2015  Updated: Nov 4, 2015 @ 11:08 AM

By AMY MUNCY Advanced Master Gardener WARSAW — Now I must decide where to place the trees that need to be moved out of my so called holding gardens. I have always started my trees from the Arbor Day Foundation in a small raised bed with a fence … Read More

Posted in Archive 2015 | Tagged Amy Muncy, eastern redbu, flowring dogwood, golden raintree, In The Garden, trees | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

In The Garden — First Phase Of Planning My New Garden

InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 19, 2015  Updated: Oct 19, 2015 @ 2:02 PM

WARSAW — Generally, I do not keep a journal of my garden. Putting it all in writing in this article will hopefully help someone else doing the same. It can be daunting doing your own landscaping from scratch. Yet knowing you did it yourself is a real boost.

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In The Garden — Planning A Garden From Scratch Or Sod

InkFreeNews.com Posted Sep 25, 2015  Updated: Sep 25, 2015 @ 8:25 AM

WARSAW — The best time to start a garden project at a site that is sod is the year before. If it is a site with unplanted soil, you can start planning the garden right away.

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Posted in Archive 2015 | Tagged Amy Muncy, compost, garden from scratch, In The Garden, sod | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

‘In The Garden’ — Help For Problem Areas

InkFreeNews.com Posted Sep 03, 2015  Updated: Jan 10, 2022 @ 2:30 PM

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener Intern (EDITORS NOTE: This is the second of a two part article on problem areas. On Aug. 13, Muncy talked about shade, hot,dry area, slope, overgrown hedge/ugly view, unslightly features. This article continues the topics.)   WARSAW — AN OVERGROWN/NEGLECTED POND — There … Read More

Posted in Archive 2015 | Tagged Amy Muncy, In The Garde, overgrown path or unattractive patio, overgrown/neglected pond, single large treen | | Buy Photos | Contact Author
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‘In The Garden’ — Help For Problem Areas

InkFreeNews.com Posted Aug 13, 2015  Updated: Aug 13, 2015 @ 9:41 AM

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener Intern Whether a new or old garden, you will need to decide which of the existing features you want to keep, such as an old swing, an old tree or a garden shed. Other items like a fuel tank, an unattractive view or … Read More

Posted in Archive 2015 | Tagged Amy Muncy, In The Garden, Master Gardeners, overgrown hedge, poor soil, problem areas, Purdue Extension, shade, slope, ugly view, unsightly features | | Buy Photos | Contact Author
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‘In The Garden’ — Different Types Of Gardens And Features

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jul 23, 2015  Updated: Jul 23, 2015 @ 5:08 PM

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener Intern At this time, my own yard needs a lot of work as a new septic system was just installed. You need to be careful what you plant around septic systems, as some long term plants can cause damage. The biggest problem I’ve … Read More

Posted in Archive 2015 | Tagged Amy Muncy, bird bath, cottage garden, Fountain, garden fence, herb garden, illegal, In The Garden, invasive, lavender, light, Master Gardeners, perennials, productive garden, Purdue Extension, septic system, soil, spacing, tree roots, water feature, wildlife garden | | Buy Photos | Contact Author
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‘In The Garden’ — Outdoor Living Spaces

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jul 02, 2015  Updated: Jan 10, 2022 @ 2:31 PM

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener Intern When I drive around our wonderful county and notice newly constructed homes, many of them have what amounts to a blank slate behind them: a grassed rectangle. This gives you an opportunity to create a great outdoor living space. It is my … Read More

Posted in Archive 2015 | Tagged Amy Muncy, children's play area, cottage garden, exposure, garden designer, In The Garden, kids' garden, maintenance, Master Gardeners, outdoor living space, place to entertain, planning guide, produce and flowers, productive garden, Purdue Extension, shady or sunny, type of soil, wildlife | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

‘In The Garden’ — Watering Tips For Houseplants

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jun 11, 2015  Updated: Jun 11, 2015 @ 12:18 PM

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener Intern When it comes to watering, there are some tips you should know about. If you live in a city/town with a water treatment plant, you should know what is being added to the water. You can have your water tested if you … Read More

Posted in Archive 2015 | Tagged Amy Muncy, chlorine, Coffee, compost tea, crusting, fluoride, houseplants, In The Garden, lake water, Master Gardeners, Purdue Extension, watering plants | | Buy Photos | Contact Author
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‘In The Garden’ — Light And Temperature Needs For Houseplants

InkFreeNews.com Posted May 21, 2015  Updated: May 21, 2015 @ 2:49 PM

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener Intern Any time you move a plant, it will need time to adjust to its surroundings, even in the house. If you buy houseplants at the greenhouse, the plant may go through changes, drop leaves or droop its branches. Greenhouses are usually more … Read More

Posted in Archive 2015 | Tagged aloe vera, Amy Muncy, diffused light, houseplants, In The Garden, Master Gardners, natural light, Purdue Extension, temperature, watering | | Buy Photos | Contact Author
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‘In The Garden’ — Houseplants Continued

InkFreeNews.com Posted Apr 30, 2015  Updated: Apr 30, 2015 @ 12:10 PM

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener More on houseplants as promised in my last column. Once you realize you need to repot a plant and have chosen the correct type of pot and soil, remember the next size larger pot is all you need to put your plant in. … Read More

Posted in Archive 2015 | Tagged Amy Muncy, crusting, gardening advice, geraniums, houseplants, In The Garden, lemon verbena, Master Gardeners, perennials, poinsettia, Purdue Extension, repotting | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

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