Perfect Perennial Plants for Spring

Spring Perennials

Discover three easy-care, colorful garden flowers from our master gardener.

Lilies, Caladiums and Other Bulbs Brighten Your Garden

Oriental lily 'stargazer'

Summer bulbs are the exclamation points in my garden. Simple and effortless to plant and grow, incorporate them in your own beds to enjoy fantastic flowers and get raves from visitors.

Beauty Blooms at Hilltop Orchids in Cloverdale

Dick and Sandy Wells of Hilltop Orchids in Cloverdale IN

What began with an 8-foot by 10-foot greenhouse is now the largest orchid-growing operation in all of Indiana.

Shade Gardens: A Beginner’s Guide to Planting Perennials for Shade

Hostas and Christmas ferns

Remember that shade is not the enemy. Learning which plants are compatible and flourish in low light ensures a great outcome.

Visit the Gardens at Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

The Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, located in Hazleton, was founded in 1979 by Beverly Knight, who was inspired by the gardens she saw when she was a UPS driver.

Ready Your Garden for Spring in the Fall

Planting bulbs to prepare for spring

Every farmer knows the importance of enriching the soil and preparing a seed bed for planting. We gardeners benefit from the same practices: cleaning of debris, tilling, amending the soil and fall planting.

How To Preserve Fresh Flowers

How to dry, preserve fresh flowers

Three easy ways to dry and preserve fresh flowers: air-drying, pressing and framing, and microwaving flowers. (Yes, you read that correctly.)