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Weekend Work: Early flowering Iris reticulata and crocusFriday, January 9, 2009 @ 6:12PMSpears of early flowering Iris reticulata and crocus are already spearing through the ground, with scillas and grape hyacinths. If the earth looks sour, tickle the ground up around the bulbs and remove any seedling weeds.

Sustainable gardening practices is the secret to great soil and spectacular plantsFriday, January 9, 2009 @ 6:04PMGardens are more than just a home to plants. Healthy gardens support and shelter a wealth of animal life, from the tiniest soil microorganism to the largest predators.

Master Gardener program looking enrollees; new class starts ThursdayFriday, January 9, 2009 @ 3:08PMBeginning Thursday, a Purdue Master Gardener Program training series will be offered for residents of Greene County and surrounding areas.

EasyBloom Sensor helps take the guess work out of gardeningFriday, January 9, 2009 @ 2:06PM I admit that although I am a electronic geek at heart I have occasionally dabbled in growing vegetables just to force myself to bond with nature once in a while. Unfortunately, the results of my gardening have been mixed and I have often considered getting some kind of gadget to help take some of the guess [...]

Midwinter Is Best Time to Judge LandscapeFriday, January 9, 2009 @ 5:55AMMidwinter can be important to the home landscape because it allows time for gardeners and other yard fans to come to grips with what’s working, what’s not and what’s still needed.