Elkhart County Garden Tour Is Saturday
The Michiana Master Gardeners Association is holding its 26th annual garden tour.
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Master Gardener Basic Training Classes Begin Sept. 6
Are you interested in assisting Purdue Extension with home horticulture education in your local community? If so, consider taking the Master Gardener basic training course offered in person this fall at the Kosciusko County Extension Office.
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Annual Taste Of Ag Today At Fairgrounds
By KELLY HECKAMAN Extension Educator ANR & CED, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County WARSAW — You and your family can celebrate the diversity of Kosciusko County agriculture on April 12 at “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair.” The event will be 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at … Read More
Annual Taste Of Ag Tuesday
By KELLY HECKAMAN Extension Educator ANR & CED, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County WARSAW — You and your family can celebrate the diversity of Kosciusko County agriculture on April 12 at “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair.” The event will be 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at … Read More
Local Residents Complete Master Gardener Coursework
By JEFF BURBRINK Purdue Extension Educator – Ag/Natural Resources, Purdue Extension – Elkhart County GOSHEN — Sixteen people have completed the first phase of the Purdue Master Gardener program in Elkhart County. Jeff Burbrink, extension educator with the Purdue Extension Service, Elkhart County, and coordinator of the local … Read More
‘In The Garden’ — Help For Problem Areas
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
‘In The Garden’ — More Watering and ‘Deadheading’
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener A flower is born, lives out its life and dies. It makes seeds or dust for the next generation of flowers. Some flowers bear fruit or leaves that we may eat holding nutrients that feed or heal our bodies. The reason to … Read More
‘In The Garden’ — Preparing Your Winter Garden
By AMANDA ZAMBRANO Master Gardener Intern If you are enjoying an abundance of fresh produce from your garden right now, you’re probably dreading winter and a return to canned and frozen varieties. That doesn’t have to be your fate this winter. If you’re a die-hard gardener, winter gardening … Read More
‘In The Garden’ — Different Types Of Gardens And Features
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
‘In The Garden’ — Pruning Asters And Other Fall Flowers
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener The hot days of July and August can take a toll on perennials that need to survive not only cold spring weather but the warmer months without rain. This is the ultimate challenge for the seasoned gardener. It is important to have … Read More
‘In The Garden’ — Caring For Potted Plants And Patio Gardens
By AMANDA ZAMBRANO Master Gardener Intern WARSAW — Potted plants and patio gardening, for me, has required a little more care and attention than my vegetable garden and landscaping. Plants growing in pots, baskets or buckets require more attention because of the limited resources of their pot. They … Read More
‘In The Garden’ — Outdoor Living Spaces
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
‘In The Garden’ — How Does Hybridization Apply To Garden Care?
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener Your garden and surroundings can be a great resource for you. Plants, like people, have habits and characteristics essential to their survival. Some take more of a lot than a little water. Watering should be early, between 4 and 8 a.m. as … Read More
‘In The Garden’ — Gardening On A Budget
By AMANDA ZAMBRANO Master Gardener Intern Gardening can be an expensive hobby. Quality plants are expensive, as are soil amendments and tools. But gardening isn’t just for those with extra income – anyone can have a lovely garden or landscape with some sweat equity and the willingness to … Read More
‘In The Garden’ — Watering Tips For Houseplants
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
‘In The Garden’ — Label Your Garden, A Very Old Welcome Sign
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener Annual labeling may be a thing of the past if you can develop a backup map and nomenclature descriptions for your flowers and the beds where they rest. The landscape here at the lake, 46 years ago, was pretty bleak except for the … Read More