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 | May 6, 2020 | Blog
It is with great sadness and fond remembrances, that the staff of Mark M. Holeman, Inc. mourns the death of its founder, Mark Holeman. Mark passed away on May 3rd, just two weeks after having reached the milestone of his 100th birthday. He lived a life filled with...
by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog
People always say a college degree in liberal arts can be a good foundation for many careers. That’s certainly the case with Mark M. Holeman, founder of Mark M. Holeman Company, who celebrates his 100th birthday April 19. Born in Miami, Mark came to Indianapolis as...
by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp | Jan 18, 2020 | Blog
Every year, the Color Institute and Pantone declare the Color of the Year. This year it’s Classic Blue, a color that many already have in their garden. Salvia, aster and iris are just a few perennial that come in blue. Annuals, too, offer many blue selections, from...
