As most people have begun mowing their lawns, they may have noticed the familiar mole runs or a curious above-ground network of runways.
Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.
In anticipation of Arbor Day and those who wish to add a tree or trees to their home landscapes, I follow last week’s article about selecting...
In August 2022, three southwestern Indiana farms were contacted by the FDA and CDC and informed that cantaloupe grown on their farms were...
As we approach Arbor Day on April 26, many may be considering adding a tree, or maybe several trees, to their landscape. Important pre-steps to...
Gardeners at any level are invited to join Purdue University Extension, the University of Tennessee, Iowa State University and North Carolina State...
Research shows that cultivating plants is beneficial for us. Gardening has been associated with improvements in attitudes toward health and...
Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development monthly updates.
Spring came a little early this year and work has begun in many home landscapes. Here are some early lawn activities to consider.
The newsletter this month includes library programs in HHS as Physical Activity Across the Lifespan, and Estate Planning Strategies. Where Does...
Do you know what an invasive species is? It is a plant or organism that is not native to our environment, and one that can cause (or is likely to...
One situation that sometimes arises in springtime is pesticide drift. This is unfortunate for everyone involved. To be more proactive, consider...
When he thinks of his childhood, Jacobo Mora recalls rows of fruit trees and colorful squash at Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard in Goshen, Indiana....
If you’ve dealt with crabgrass in your lawn before, your answer might be a resounding “yes” in answer to the title of this...
Let’s cover some basic conifer identification and some principles of selection for your landscape.
If you grow fruits and vegetables for sale, you should consider attending the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training being offered on Tuesday,...
If you’re cruising through northern Indiana in late summer or early fall, roll down your windows. Take a deep breath. Where does the smell...
Pruning is not a task that many homeowners enjoy or look forward to. However, from now until the end of winter is a good time to evaluate the...
Do your landscape plants have cankers, mosaics, galls, mummies, or witches’ brooms? These and other symptoms are often hard for the average...
Join Purdue Extension and the Allen County Master Gardeners for a lecture series at the Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show from Feb. 29 through March...
The 510 citizens of Laurel, Indiana have no grocery store and rely on two in-town gas stations for their food unless they have the transportation...
Purdue Extension will be hosting a Canning and Pickling Workshop on March 8, 2024 at the Friedman Park Event Center, Newburgh, IN.
Purdue Extension will be hosting a Pressure Canning Basics Program on July 8, 2024 at the Toyota Events Center at the Gibson County Fair.
It’s a sad but true fact – some historically favorite landscape plants have been proven to cause problems in woodlands and other...
Find recent agriculture and natural resources-related articles for this year that have cycled off our main pages.
I thought I’d offer a few ideas, let’s call them “goals”, for the average homeowner to consider in 2024 when it comes to...
In long-running partnership with the two Indiana sites, Purdue Extension assisted in development of small community gardens to increase access to...
Indiana is receiving close to $870 million for broadband – how much your county gets is up to you
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
The glorious show of autumn color is transitioning to the familiar browns and barren trees that will continue through winter. Two Purdue experts...
The fourth edition of the Forage Field Guide from Purdue University Extension is now available for purchase on the Extension Education Store...
Master Gardener Basic Training to kick off March 7, 2024
There are many things that make fall time in Indiana great. One of those things is the drastic change in leaf color that can be seen while driving...
I love to see all the roadside pumpkin stands every fall, and I usually do my part to help a local farmer with the purchase of a pumpkin or two at...
Miami County Master Gardeners, 2022-by the numbers.
This is the time of year when people begin to notice dying evergreens. One notorious suspect for this condition is bagworms.
Mention spiders to people and many get the heebie-jeebies. Are they good? Are they bad? Are some good, and some bad? What role do they play in our...
You may wonder if it is a good time to plant a new tree in your yard or not and the answer is “yes.” Fall is a good time to plant trees...
What if you could insulate yourself somewhat from ole-man winter? Consider installing a windbreak.
At first glance, you might think that a tree so named would be great to consider for a home landscape. The resounding answer to that consideration...
After a painful childhood bee sting, we all seem to be pre-programmed to be startled when a bee or wasp flies around our head.
Learn about food preservation!
Meet us in the garden to learn from and ask questions to those associated with Purdue Extension, Soil & Water Conservation, Master Gardeners,...
If you find yourself unhappy with the condition of your lawn, consider taking steps now to make improvements.
Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates
There will be a Rainscaping program offered in Johnson County on Aug 14 & 15. Join us to learn through experiential training activities and a...
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020) recommend increasing fruits and vegetables in the U.S. diet. In summertime, you can find fresh fruits...
We have not had any confirmed cases of spotted lanternfly (SLF) as of early July in Whitley County, but they have been confirmed in nearby...
Purdue Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) receive training in horticulture to equip them to volunteer to assist Purdue Extension with home...
Over the years, you may have encountered gardening terms that were a little too scientific for the average person’s understanding. This...
The Whitley County Master Gardeners’ annual seminars at the 4-H fair will again be at the Ag Museum on the 4-H grounds on Monday, July 17,...
Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.
As an Extension Educator, I have been called upon from time to time to help homeowners understand what is causing their lawns to look sick....
If you want to sharpen your gardening skills and are interested in sharing that knowledge with others, Purdue Extension has the ideal program for you.
In this July - Sept Extension Newsletter you will find information on Purdue Farm Management Tour & Indiana Master Farmer Reception and Purdue...
Today we’ll discuss a tree that is very different when viewed in natural woodlands versus home landscapes because of plant breeding:...
Many home gardeners are in the early weeks of the vegetable growing season. If you have ever grown a vegetable garden, you know that some things go...
Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.
Maybe you like to walk trails and visit natural areas. I do, too. However, it behooves us to consider the potential dangers of plants that can...
Today I’ll cover four plant diseases of concern in our landscapes and woodlands. Like last week, this is certainly not a comprehensive list...
Upcoming Blueberry Growers Meeting in Northern Indiana
Every few years we seem to be sounding the alarm for a new insect pest (typically an exotic, non-native pest) in Indiana. Although this is not an...
Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.
I’ve had some recent interactions with people frustrated by tree roots that surface, causing mowing difficulties and potential ankle-twisting...
Home canners are encouraged to join Purdue Extension for the Mastering Home Food Preservation training this summer at the Johnson County...
Arbor Day is the last Friday in April in Indiana, a date strategically chosen to be right in the middle of one the best time periods all year to...
Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when...
Celebrate Earth Day with these hands-on learning activities from Purdue Extension!
With lawns greening up, we’ll soon take that first really observant stroll through the home landscape and conduct our first lawn mowing. Did...
Do you have pruning anxiety? Have you wondered what to do about tree branches that just don’t look right? Purdue Extension in Whitley County...
George Brenn, president and general manager of Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery in Valparaiso, Indiana, immediately recognized a problem in a...
Learn to Preserve food in 2023
A worm getting headlines – that’s something you don’t see every day. Nevertheless, we are on the lookout for a new invasive pest...
The 2023 Purdue Extension Master Gardener State Conference will be held October 6-7, 2023 in West Lafayette, IN. For more information, visit...
This week we delve into the formation of USDA’s Cooperative Extension System, and how that relates to Purdue Extension.
The Lawrence County SWCD & NRCS are partnering with Purdue Extension to help landowners pay for having soils tested.
Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.
ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County
To more fully understand what Purdue Extension is, we must go back to the birth of land-grant institutions, which led to the establishment of...
With the plethora of information available, how does a person sort out reliable information from misinformation? I would submit that research-based...
Ohio County Health and Human Sciences ,Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.
Today I’m highlighting poison hemlock, an invasive weed.
I’m highlighting a pervasive invasive herbaceous plant found in natural areas and in some landscapes in Indiana: garlic mustard.
Bill Johnson, professor of weed science in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, impacts a wide audience through his work. Effective...
You may have heard the term ‘Master Gardener’ or ‘Extension Master Gardener’ (EMG), and wondered what that truly meant. As...
Nothing can put pep in a gardener’s step like receiving seed catalogs after the holidays are over and cabin fever has set in. The vibrant and...
I don’t know about you, but the older I get, the less I like snow. But, from a gardening standpoint, should we hope for snow?
NWI Vegetable Growers Series- PARP Credits Available
As we spend more time indoors over the winter, many enjoy the aesthetics and continued “gardening” opportunities by growing indoor...
2023 Women in Agriculture Ag Women Engage Conference
Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.
Find recent agriculture and natural resources-related articles for this year that have cycled off our main pages.
What can you do with that real Christmas Tree after the holidays? Try one of several recycling options.
Interested in becoming a certified Purdue Extension Master Gardener? Register for the Statewide Virtual Basic Training before January 16!
Many folks think of mistletoe as the plastic greenery you can buy to hang up at holiday parties that couples use as an excuse for smooching...
Interested in starting a farm but unsure of how to get started or where you can find help? Are you already a farmer but eager to enhance and...
The poinsettia, the most popular holiday plant, is best known as the plant with bright red flowers on a green background.
The most common rodent pest in structures is the house mouse, Mus musculus. House mice exist in all 50 states of the U.S. When seen, some people...
The spring 2023 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 7 as a weekly series of live virtual webinars.
Are you a beginning farmer, but eager to enhance and improve your management practices? Are you interested in starting a farm, but unsure of how to...
The annual Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo (IHC) returns to West Lafayette on Jan. 23 and 24. Beginners and experienced small and large...
As we put our lawns to bed for the winter, I’ve collected some tips from a variety of Purdue experts about lawn care for the end of fall,...
Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.
Most homeowners in northern Indiana are now quite familiar with the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys. After enduring the great...
Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension educators offer programs and information on agricultural production and financial management for...
Evergreen needles don’t last forever, and some trees lose their needles every single year! If you have conifers in your landscape, I hope...
You're invited to the 2022 Marshall County Extension Board Annual Meeting!
I don’t know about your household, but at mine, the boxelder bugs are knocking (so to speak) on our door wanting in. If you have a boxelder...
Free webinars are coming up!
Fall is an excellent time to plan for a spring tree planting. I get calls from two different groups of people wishing to plant trees. One group...
Whether you enjoy growing, eating, or carving pumpkins, they are some of the most popular vegetables grown and enjoyed by Indiana residents.
Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 September & October Newsletter.
If you go to nearly any garden center in autumn, one flower that’s almost sure to be available is the chrysanthemum. It is also known as the...
Whether you are a farmer growing crops or a homeowner growing vegetables or a nice lawn, it's always a good idea to do regular soil testing to...
Clay County Health & Human Sciences Information
The ServSafe Food Handler course is for anyone who needs basic food safety and food handling training, including home-based vendors, food service...
Flowering bulbs offer a multitude of opportunities to enhance your landscape aesthetics. With ranges of color, bloom type, and size, as well as...
Join Purdue Extension Mastering Home Food Preservation team to learn current recommendations for home food preservation. Complete training with...
Ohio County Extension home and human sciences, 4-H,agriculture, and youth development newsletter.
As popular as these trees are, people become alarmed about this time of year when the leaves on some of these maple trees have large black spots...
Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.
Last August, I wrote about an invasive insect pest new to Indiana that was found in far southeastern Indiana, implying that it may take some time...
Recent calls to the Purdue Extension office have prompted me to re-visit a topic I have written about before: bees or wasps that form an elaborate...
Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 July & August Newsletter.
I am excited to announce there will be a Purdue Extension Master Gardener class held in person in Elkhart County this fall! Classes will...
From farmer’s markets to roadside stands to local farms and other venues, local residents will have many opportunities available to them to...
With so many fresh vegetables coming from our gardens this summer, it’s time to think of how to preserve their freshness and flavor for the...
Connect with other small farmers at the Small Farm Education Field Day on July 29 presented by the Purdue Student Farm and the the Purdue...
Elkhart County Master Gardeners will be offering advice to gardeners and homeowners in Ag Hall during the 2022 Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Educational...
Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.
Join Purdue experts for the Purdue Weed Science field day on June 30 beginning at 8 a.m. (ET) at the Throckmorton Purdue Agricultural Center (TPAC).
If you want to sharpen your gardening skills and are interested in sharing that knowledge with others, Purdue Extension has the ideal program for...
The ServSafe Food Handler course is for anyone who needs basic food safety and food handling training, including home-based vendors, food service...
Some recent changes impact requirements for home-based vendors. This article will help you understand who qualifies as a home-based vendor, which...
Join Purdue Extension Mastering Home Food Preservation team to learn current recommendations for home food preservation. Complete training with...
Join us Thursday evenings from June to October for local Veg tours
Two ant specimens taken from a wooded area in southern Indiana by an astute amateur entomologist, who observed their appearance and behavior as...
If you sell food to an end consumer in the state of Indiana, you are either established as a Retail Food Establishment or a Home-Based Vendor. Most...
Home canners are encouraged to join Purdue Extension for the Mastering Home Food Preservation training this summer at Purdue University.
Purdue Extension Area Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educators from across the state offer Practical Home Gardening Virtual Series on...
Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 May and June Newsletter.
The Knox County "Add a Row" Produce Donation Program aims to connect local produce farmers and home vegetable gardeners to local...
Occasionally homeowners will notice small holes in the trunks of landscape trees. This may not mean impending death to the tree, but it’s not...
Purdue Extension offers Practical Home Gardening Virtual Series Thursdays in May from 12:00-12:30pm CST/1:00-1:30pm EST. Register Here:...
Do you now, or have you ever encountered a honey bee swarm in one of your trees? It’s an alarming event for most homeowners, but it’s a...
The annual Gibson Co. Extension Master Gardener Plant sale is scheduled for Saturday May 14 at 8 AM at the Senior Center in Princeton! Hope to see...
Herbs and spices add fabulous flavor and color to food without adding salt, fat or sugar. Cooking with herbs and spices is also a great way to...
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Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.
Do you now, or have you ever encountered a honey bee swarm in one of your trees? It’s an alarming event for most homeowners, but it’s a...
Join us for this four week vegetable garden series
April showers bring May flowers and summer produce that you can devour! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your garden, Karen...
Johnson County garden/ag camp registration is open for summer! Youth age 8-12 are welcome to join us each Thur at Franklin High School to learn...
Join Purdue Extension Mastering Home Food Preservation team to learn current recommendations for home food preservation. Complete training with...
Do you know all the trees in your yard? As leaves emerge from buds very soon, I’d challenge you to identify your trees this year. Proper...
You might be thinking that a better title for this article, designed for the average homeowner, might be “Controlling Crabgrass.”...
Last week’s article was on moles, and this week we cover voles. The names rhyme, but these animal pests of lawn and landscape are quite...
Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Open Class Booklet, featuring updates on all open class projects.
Moles! As snow melts and yards begin to be inspected, you may begin to notice the all-too-familiar and unwelcome mole tunnels that will cause...
Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 March and April Newsletter.
Ohio County Extension March newsletter information on health and human science and 4-H.
The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program serves limited-resource communities looking for access to proper nutrition and physical...
Shelby Gruss, Purdue Agronomy postdoctoral researcher, will share results from a 2021 calf performance trial at the Indiana Forage Council’s...
For many homeowners, firewood is a popular source of fuel for winter heating, and in my humble opinion, hard to beat on a cold winter day. Although...
Purdue Extension received Growing Together mini-grants in 2021 that funded projects in urban and rural settings to build and maintain community...
Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics is measuring access to local food in Anderson, Indiana through a collaboration with...
We just got a good dose of winter weather in Indiana, and we have a long way to go yet. When spring does break, what effects will the winter...
Our CWC, Becky Marvel, has been working collaboratively with the Franklin County Purdue Extension Office as well as the Franklin Co. Library to...
Purdue Extension’s D-I-Y Lawncare Program Gives Residents the Skills Needed to Create Their Dream Lawn Make your lawn the talk of the...
Ohio County Extension health and human science, 4-H and youth development newsletter
In The Skinny on Microgreens – Part 1, we explored the importance and benefits of the increasing interest nationwide in microgreens (MGs) as...
See how Dr. David Wallace-Hare used knowledge from his Purdue Urban Ag courses to further his research in urban beekeeping. Purdue’s online...
This plant’s common name is Donkey’s Tail (or Burro’s Tail); species name is Sedum morganianum. Upon inspection, I discovered...
I recently wrote that starting seeds indoors is one way to get a head start on growing vegetables or annual flowers. Another way to get a head...
In celebration of National Houseplant Appreciation Day, Karen Mitchell, consumer horticulture Extension specialist, shares these helpful tips to...
While things are frozen and white outside, some home gardeners are thinking about getting a head start on garden plants by starting seeds indoors....
The spring 2022 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 1 as a series of live virtual webinars.
The spring 2022 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 1 as a series of live virtual webinars.
The Fort Wayne Farm Show is returning after having a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. This year’s Farm Show will take place from...
Winter weather is for the birds! All puns aside, for those of us who love the outdoors, winter can be a challenge. One way to continue enjoying...
Growing microgreens is on-trend these days and an important crop at a time when food prices are rising, the availability of fresh foods can be...
Find recent agriculture and natural resources-related articles for this year that have cycled off our main pages.
A local resident recently asked me how they could find out about Purdue Extension resources and programs, which prompted me to offer some outreach...
The winter months give us a little extra time to think about new things, including our home landscape for the coming year. Some people have...
For 2022, there will be a Statewide Virtual Purdue EMG Basic Training from February 1 – May 3, 2022 (does not includes final exam due...
Miami County Master Gardeners Year End Review
Give yourself or someone you know the gift of education Upcoming Educational Programs in Winter/Spring 2022 for farmers, growers, and gardeners...
Have you ever received a beautiful poinsettia as a gift, only to wield your “black thumb” upon the plant and watch it die soon after...
Spring 2022 offers a Statewide Virtual Purdue EMG Basic Training from Tuesdays, February 1 – May 3, 2022. Many counties have come together to...
If you have a passion for gardening and enjoy teaching others how to grow plants, the Purdue Extension Service has a class for you! The Purdue...
How to pot an indoor/outdoor Hypertufa Planter
Best known for its bright red flowers and dark green leaves, the poinsettia spreads holiday cheer. Karen Mitchell, consumer horticulture Purdue...
In an effort to coordinate several initiatives of Purdue Extension to serve smaller and more diversified farms and farmers, we have now...
Start a Community-based Garden With Purdue Extension, from improving access to fruits and vegetables to educating people on how food is grown,...
Steuben County 4-H Camp Counselor Applications can be found here.
Check out the upcoming Beginning Farmer Workshops. There are virtual and in-person options near Marshall County.
February 16 & 23, March 2, 9, & 16, 2022
Don't forget to fill out the 2022 application for membership!
Master Gardener Newsletter: The Garden Gate
Fleeing from military dictatorship and religious persecution in the Chin State of Burma, many Chin refugees have made Perry Township, on the far...
Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find...
After a year of online learning sessions by Purdue University specialists, the Indiana Horticulture Conference and Expo is returning in person on...
If you take a close look at some of the more established trees in your landscape, you may notice something you cannot describe – it may look...
Wondering what you can do with all of those leaves in your yard? Here are a few ideas!
My children used to love to run and jump into piles of leaves. When the fun is over, what should you do with those piles of leaves? Are there...
Repotting Houseplants with Courtney Schmidt and
All extension activities (4-H events, workshops, meetings, classes, etc) are canceled when schools are closed due to inclement weather. This...
All extension activities (4-H events, workshops, meetings, classes, etc) are canceled when schools are closed due to inclement weather. This...
Marshall County community members are invited to join this event! RSVP to 574-935-8545 by November 5th.
The Latest Dirt is the monthly newsletter published by the La Porte County Master Gardener Association.
All-America Selections (AAS) has recognized the Purdue Extension Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden in its annual Landscape Design...
Trees represent significant investments of time and money in our home landscapes, and they can enhance property values. What are some things you...
Join Sara and Amy for some new ways to enjoy your dill pickles! Believe it or not, Sara is PUMPED and Amy is just a little hesitant to try the odd...
Sometimes Mother Nature puts on quite a show, and I think Autumn color is some of her best work. The science behind the color is a fascinating study.
Can You Eat your Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin? It's fall and thoughts turn to pumpkins! Can that large pumpkin sitting on your front porch still be...
Meet Extenstion Educator- Home Horticulture, Carey Grable When did you start working at Extension & what is your job title? I started...
Even though we’ve had warm weather recently, we all know that sooner or later we’ll awaken to sights of the first fall frost....
Results of programming efforts by Tami Mosier, 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator; Crystal Van Pelt, Agriculture and Natural...
Have you visited an orchard lately? Local orchards may offer fun activities, gift shops, and of course – fresh apples and apple products. It...
Our Residential Connection lists information, events, and tips geared toward residential interests of home owners in Dubois and surrounding counties.
Noble County Extension Showcase October 2021 Newsletter HHS, ANR and 4-H Newsletter
Find recent agriculture and natural resources-related articles for this year that have cycled off our main pages.
Marshall County Master Gardener - Basic Training Intern Class
Landscape Check Up. Preparing for 2022 October 7, 14, 21, 2021 6:00 - 7: 30 PM Plymouth Public Library 201 N Center St, Plymouth, IN...
Do you have a plant or pest problem in the garden or landscape? Do you need a garden plant or weed identified? Do you have a question on gardening?...
Are you looking for a speaker on a yard or garden topic for your organization or group? Contact Purdue Extension-Marion County.
Directory of indispensable web Pages for Marion County Master Gardeners
Here are Purdue Extension yard and garden calendars to help remind you what to do and when.
We are a cooperative service based in each of the 92 counties of Indiana. In Harrison County, we develop programs for Agriculture and Natural...
We are a cooperative service based in each of the 92 counties of Indiana. In Harrison County, we develop programs for Agriculture and Natural...
Many homeowners utilize organic mulches in their home landscape. However, after a while, if not maintained or refreshed, mysterious things can...
The most recent issue of the Extension Connection is hot off the press!
The hot topic at the Extension office this past week has been fall armyworms. Farmers are finding fall armyworms in their pastures and hay crops,...
Indiana Master Naturalist Program, Rain Garden, SIPAC Field Days, Glade Appreciation Day, Youth Opportunities, and more
Join us for the annual meeting of the Steuben County Purdue Extension Annual Meeting on Monday, October 4th at 5:30 pm at the Zollner Hospitality...
Purdue Landscape Report: Just after the browned leaves on branches of trees attacked by periodical cicadas began to disappear from view, webworms...
What are Those Cobwebs in the Trees?
Beatlemania was often used to describe the frenzy, excessive enthusiasm, obsession and fascination directed at a British pop group, the Beatles,...
Have you ever thoroughly looked at your trees? Have you checked them with a critical eye? August is national tree check month, and two Purdue...
"Exotic invasive species are non-native plants, animals or microbes that spread aggressively, replacing native organisms and posing...
It's that time of year again! The Purdue Extension Master Gardener Basic Training Course is open for registration. This 15 week course is $175...
August is National Tree Check Month
I didn’t notice any 17-year cicadas around our Columbia City office earlier this year, but depending on where you live, you may have been...
You may have recently looked at your landscape and thought, I’d like to plant a tree or two. It’s good to do your homework before...
For information on upcoming programs for 4-H, Health and Human Sciences, and Ag and Natural Resources visit our newsletters below.
Here you'll find the flyer describing events at the 100th Annual Pike County 4-H Fair! Please contact the Extension Office at (812) 354-6838...
Here you'll find a list of quality videos from accredited Universities and organizations that describe tips and procedures on how to show all...
Fresh vegetables are ready to harvest and pressure can. Is your pressure canner ready?
I have received several calls recently from frustrated gardeners asking what chewed up their otherwise healthy vegetable plants. After planting,...
Question: I live in central Indiana and have had no cicadas yet. Are they still emerging or is it safe to uncover my tender trees?
Welcome to the 100th Annual Pike County 4-H Fair being held from July 24 - July 31, 2021! If you have any questions about this schedule of events,...
Some homeowners may be trimming shrubs this time of year – taming those wild growths back to a manageable and more aesthetically pleasing...
Hello summer! First dry, now wet, what will the rest of this unpredictable season bring? It will bring growth, bounty, beauty and joy to a...
The Nature of Teaching, Beginning Farmer Workshop, Rainscaping Education Program, Forage Management Workshops, and more.
The web page for the Purdue Extension-Marion County Master Gardener program is located at: http://IndyMG.org.
This time of year, it is common to receive calls in the Purdue Extension office in Whitley County regarding Japanese beetles. I suspect the same is...
Question: Can I plant grass over soil where a newly removed stump was ground out? Answer: We generally don't want to plant new trees or...
It may be an overused quote, but an old Ziggy cartoon states, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” That can certainly relate to the...
Question: We live near the Amazon Fulfillment Center in the Jeffersonville/Charlestown area Answer: Dogwood trees can be a challenge to...
Question: We live in Tippecanoe county and need to transplant a tulip tree that is 2-3’ tall. Answer: Early spring (before leaves emerge)...
Question: My hackberry trees are dropping leaves for no apparent reason. The leaves look fine, no bugs or mold spots or discoloration of any kind....
After reading the title, some readers may recall the old Beetles tune, “Let it Be.” But, I’m not here to talk about music today;...
Did you ever play hide-and-seek as a kid? I’m sure many of you did. A common landscape pest plays, well, just “hide” with us on...
According to the USDA, food security is having enough to eat for a lifestyle that is healthy and active. Distribution is a major problem. According...
If you have ash trees in your landscape you consider to be important and you wish to protect from the Emerald Ash Borer insect, a Purdue University...
Recently we had an April snowstorm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and I was mowing the yard on Saturday! Welcome to Indiana! By now, you have probably...
Where were you in 2004? If you live now where you lived then, you may have an idea of what the potential is for periodical cicadas in your...
We are all awaiting summer after the teasing of spring. The time to get out and garden and play in the water. The time to enjoy the fireflies and...
When COVID-19 forced many of us to observe stay-at-home orders last spring, people looked to hobbies like gardening to enjoy the outdoors while...
Last week I covered early lawn activities to consider doing now. This week I’ll cover things we should avoid doing, should only do in certain...
As spring has begun, so has work in the home landscape. This week, we’ll concentrate on things that can and should be done soon. Next week,...
As the days get longer and warmer, I find myself eager for Mother’s Day to arrive. While the Old Farmer’s Almanac may claim our last...
Start a Community-based Garden With Purdue Extension, from improving access to fruits and vegetables to educating people on how food is grown,...
I recently received a question from one of our local gardeners about a strange thing they found in their garden, and thought the inquiry would...
Does your landscape need a boost from new trees, shrubs or groundcovers? Arbor Day is coming next month (April 30), and we’re beginning to...
I get a kick out of the TV commercial where “Captain Ahab” is helping a driver find a parking spot using his telescope, and when his...
Spring Time Scouting, Harrison County Master Gardeners Workshop, 17 Year Cicadas, Youth Opportunities, and more.
Cicada information and trackers, Equine Management Signature Program, Timber Management Program, Mud Management field day and more
Several updated resources from Purdue Extension will help fruit and vegetable growers stay on top of the latest crop management strategies and...
This page contains all of the organizational forms for SWIMGA, including dues/registration form, project review and approval forms, etc.
In 2019, Purdue Extension brought together government agencies, local non-profits, and passionate community advocates to support projects that...
2021 Interactive Pruning Workshop for Smart Gardeners
Maybe you are mulling over your seed choices for 2021 in your favorite gardening catalogs, or perhaps you’ve wondered about some of the...
I’ve always shied away from New Year’s resolutions, primarily because I know there is a high probability that they will be broken, only...
Winter Sowing is a method of starting seeds outdoors, in the winter! It is best for seeds that need to be stratified (a short cold period) in order...
The Master Gardener Program helps gardeners grow by providing them with intensive training in horticultural principles. Participants, in turn,...
A virtual meeting to discuss watermelon, cantaloupe, and specialty melon variety trials conducted at the Southwest Purdue Ag Center will take place...
Registration for the 2020 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO is now officially open! Registration fees for general attendees is...
Take a look at additional leasing options that might interest land owners including how to incorporate conservation into a lease, pasture leases,...
Lake County Master Gardeners Association 2021 Grant Application March 1, 2021 Deadline for Grant Applications for Gardening...
Welcome to the Randolph County 4-H Fairgrounds!
Lake County Master Gardener Association 2021-22 Academic Year Scholarship Program
Identify Nutrient Deficiencies in Greenhouse and Indoor Grown Crops September 30, 2020 (11:00 a.m. to noon) Eastern, (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)...
Learn about the Eastern Equine Encephalitis Outbreak. Eastern Equine Encephalitis 2020 EEE BULLETIN Northern Indiana September 21, 2020
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) will host a Farmer Rancher Grant Program grant webinar on Tuesday,...
An eating plan that helps manage your weight includes a variety of healthy foods. Add an array of colors to your plate and think of it as eating...
Combines are beginning to roll around White County, and as National Farm Safety Week is acknowledged across the U.S. now is a good time to remind...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about lunchtime. For some of us, the kitchen table has become an unexpected office or leaning space for...
On October 1st, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting orders for their annual tree seedling sale. Tree seedlings...
Purdue University's Winter Cluster: Lunch and Learn Series for Beekeepers and Bee Enthusiasts
The Purdue Rainscaping Education Program team is offering a virtual Purdue Rainscaping Education Program workshop as a series, September 21, 23,...
The Great Lakes Apple Crunch will be celebrated throughout the Midwest in October and we hope you will join us. Over 1.8 million students,...
Pollinator Day 2020 September 19, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Eastern), 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m (Central) at https://www.sunnysidemg.org/pollinator-day
Want a great start to next summer? Spend some time now returning warm weather gear to its best possible state before you store it away....
In a typical year, I would be using this space to promote our upcoming annual Ag Outlook Breakfast, a program designed to help farmers interpret...
Another seasonal resource I like to point people to is Purdue’s Consumer Horticulture website, which can be accessed here:...
Meteorological Autumn has begun, with the autumnal equinox following later this month. The National Weather Service and Climate Prediction Center...
If you have children in your home, you know how quickly, now that they are back in school, the evening can be consumed with getting everything done...
Conditions have been mostly favorable for crops throughout the growing season this year, however this also means that the setting is ripe for...
Join us Tuesday August 11, 18, 25 and September 1 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm to chat about hot topics of gardening and lawn care! LAWN &...
Greenhouse and Indoor Production of Specialty Crops Webinar Series
"You may notice that some areas of your lawn have declined or died this summer,” said Cale Bigelow, a professor of horticulture at...
Pesticide Applicator Core Training Programs Available
Farm Journal Virtual Field Days Aug. 25-27
Wheat: A Gateway Crop to Soil Health, Resilience & More
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, Purdue Extension will be offering a state-wide virtual Master Gardener program this fall. The series will be held...
The Office of the Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is sponsoring a program that will allow Indiana businesses (farmers, agricultural dealers, cities...
Japanese beetles are out in full force this year and causing a lot of damage to landscapes, trees, gardens and row crops around the state.
For Fall 2020, there will be a Statewide Virtual Purdue Extension Master Gardener Basic Training from August 25 – December 15, 2020 (includes...
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an interest in gardening around the world. People are more interested in being able to take care of themselves,...
Statewide Virtual Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Basic Training
We are working hard to keep everyone updated and would like to invite you to check back here often. Our office is doing some Facebook Live...
The Indiana State Department of Health has partnered with Purdue University Extension and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to provide...
It may seem silly to offer advice on how to properly water a garden, but experienced gardeners will tell you, there is more to it than one might...
News articles, news releases, and newsletters for 2020
