For Stronger Tomatoes, Plant Horizontally
One of my aunts always had a hugely productive vegetable garden that was the envy of the neighborhood. Among her harvest of peas, string...
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45 YEARS OF GARDENING EXPERIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
John Chapin
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Beware the Mulch Volcanoes! Tips for Successful Mulching
One of the first activities of spring gardening is mulching. The benefits of mulching are many. The most important is moisture retention...
John Chapin
Mar 22, 20222 min read
You Can’t Rush Mother Nature! Avoiding Freezes and Frosts
Every spring, gardeners are eager to get their hands dirty working in their flower and vegetable beds. Veteran gardeners know from...
John Chapin
Feb 9, 20222 min read
Easy as One, Two, Seed! Cool-Weather Vegetable Sowing Indoors
It’s February, and Central Indiana has dug out from the first and probably only significant snowfall this winter. Gardeners are going...
John Chapin
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Sowing Seeds for Spring
One of the most rewarding activities for gardeners is growing flowers and vegetables from seed. This not only saves money, but greatly...
John Chapin
Jan 10, 20222 min read
The Great American Gardening Boom
Gardeners start the new year with great hope and excitement in anticipation of spring. Although midwinter, now is the time to start...
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