by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp | Jul 27, 2022 | Blog
Many gardeners struggle with annuals for the shade. Bedding impatiens dropped out of favor when they contracted impatiens downy mildew. Bedding begonias didn’t cut it, but the newer hybrids, such as Big and Whopper, gained ground. Beyond the common garden begonias are...
by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp | Jun 19, 2022 | Blog
If it’s been a while since you’ve grown zinnias in your Indiana garden, you may be in for a surprise. Plant breeders have developed zinnias that are resistance to powdery mildew, an unattractive, leaf-deforming fungus disease. As do a lot of plants, some...
by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp | Jun 25, 2021 | Blog
This is National Pollinator Week, a great time to think about what plants in your landscape nourish these important insects and birds. Plants nourish these critters with nectar or pollen. Add a water source and the beauties of nature will visit regularly. Here are...
by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp | Apr 23, 2021 | Blog
As we head into May, flowers fill our Indiana landscapes with fragrances that draw us in, if just for a minute. The sense of smell is linked to some of our strongest memories, some we might never recall if not for the scent. Here are a few favorites worthy of our...
by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Mark Holeman memorial at Newfields: A memorial to Mark is going to be incorporated into the gardens of Newfields. Donations in support of the memorial can be made to Newfields, either online at https://discovernewfields.org/give, or by mail to: Newfields Attn:...