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Tag Archives: summer
This Week in the Garden (August 27 through September 2, 2012)
Recent rains have perked up the garden, and NOAA is predicting a lot more! Looks like our dryest-ever July is being followed by one of our most soggy Augusts. Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • sowing the … Continue reading
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This Week in the Garden (August 13 to 19, 2012)
We noticed that the grass is starting to green again, and it’s a relief to drought-burned eyes. Keep watering your garden: trees and shrubs once a week, and other plants every three or four days. Kitchen Gardens In fruit and … Continue reading
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Our State Fair Is a Great State Fair
It’s broilingly hot outside, summer produce is rolling in, and the scent of fried food is in the air. It must be time for the state fair! We love the state fair. This year, it runs from August 3 to … Continue reading
August in the Garden
August is usually hot and dry, and we expect it to be even more so this year. Continue watering your trees and shrubs once a week, preferably in the morning. Savor long summer evenings in the garden, but don’t forget … Continue reading
Conserving Water in the Garden
2012 marks the third year in a row we’ve experienced summer drought in central Indiana. With dry summers becoming the new norm, it’s more important than ever to be mindful of how we use water. Continue reading
July in the Garden
Thanks to record high temperatures and drought, gardens are looking dry. We expect to see fewer fall blooms that we usually do; and so many trees are losing leaves, it looks like September out there! Continue reading
This Week in the Garden (June 25 to July 1, 2012)
Drought and crazy heat continues. Do your gardening early in the morning or late in the evening; the middle of the day is prime time for a nap in the air conditioning! Keep watering the garden deeply and infrequently, a couple … Continue reading
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This Week in the Garden (June 18 to 24, 2012)
The dry, hot weather continues, so water wisely. Use mulch to help garden retain moisture, and give your plants about 1″ of water a week. Be sure to water early in the morning if possible to reduce evaporation. Watering at … Continue reading
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This Week in the Garden (June 11 to 17, 2012)
Dry and hot weather this week means we need to keep watering. If your plants are looking droopy, be sure to give them a drink! Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • finishing the switch from spring cool-weather … Continue reading
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June in the Garden
So far, we’re expecting this to shape up to be a warm, dry summer. Many of our traditionally June-blooming flowers have already finished their show, but you can still find plenty to see in the garden. What To See Salvia … Continue reading
- Soil temps are warm enough to mulch the garden! Mulch conserves moisture, cools and enriches soil, and deters weeds. http://t.co/qCiK4W0ty9