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Should Gardeners Hope for Snow?

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? The answer to that question will vary from gardener to gardener. Generally ...
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Invasive Species: Autumn Olive

As we progress toward national invasive species awareness week Feb. 20-26, I thought I’d highlight a few invasive species we’re dealing with here in northeastern Indiana over the next few weeks. One ...
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Wheat in Indiana – How is it Used?

As wheat harvest in Indiana approaches completion, one might ask, “How is our wheat used?” It can be fed to livestock, and it is used in several types of foods. However, it may surprise you to learn ...
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Reminder: If You See Purple Paint, Keep Out

The “purple paint law” has been on the books for five years now, but in case you missed it, Indiana passed a law in 2018 that gives landowners one more tool to communicate the message, “No Trespassing ...
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Save the Date for Pancake Day

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Earth Day Soil Activities

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. On this day, citizens, educators, and activists from around the world join together in raising awareness of environmental concerns and protecting natural resources ...
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Preserve It Now...Enjoy It Later - Lake County

Join Purdue Extension Master Home Food Preservation instructors to learn the basics of home canning through education and a hands-on workshop. Participants will prepare and process a recipe to take ...
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January-February 2025 Newsletter

January-February 2025 Newsletter ...
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Come to the 2024 Fort Wayne Farm Show

The Fort Wayne Farm Show is set for January 16-18, 2024 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. The Farm Show will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM on January 16, 9 AM to 8 PM on January 17, ...
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You Have a Honey Bee Swarm? Stay Calm and Call a Beekeeper (Part 2)

Above: Honey bee swarm in spring. Photo by Krispn Given. 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 golden ...
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New-to-Indiana soybean disease may plague Hoosier farmers

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Red crown rot, a disease that affects soybeans and other legumes, has spread to Indiana fields. Symptoms of the disease resemble those of other diseases, such as sudden death ...
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Plant Disease Symptoms You Could Notice in Your Home Landscape

Above: Hosta with symptoms of leaf spots and necrosis. Do your landscape plants have cankers, mosaics, galls, mummies, or witches’ brooms? These and other symptoms are often hard for the average ...