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April 17, 20260

How One Indiana Grower Produced the State’s Biggest Pumpkin, Tipping the Scales at Over 1,300 Pounds

In LaOtto, Indiana, what started as a simple hobby between a father and son has grown into something extraordinary. In 2025, Jim Beal grew the

June 14, 20260

In chemistry, the pH (potential hydrogen) scale is used to measure the concentration of hydrogen ions. The pH scale is used in horticulture to de

June 11, 20260

For years I was a snob towards succulents. I thought they were beneath me as a gardener; after all, anyone can grow a succulent. In my mind I tho

June 8, 20260

The percolator is a fantastic system for the beginning hydroponics gardener to build. Very few materials are required and all of them can be obtained

June 5, 20260

Before you go shopping for new orchids, take some time to become familiar with some guidelines that help ensure you will get a healthy orchid tha

June 2, 20260

I must confess, polycarbonate greenhouses are my choice every time over a glass greenhouse. I love the looks of a glass greenhouse, and I understand

May 30, 20260

Deadheading, trimming, and pruning are part of growing and maintaining a beautiful and productive garden and landscape. Make sure you are outfitt

May 27, 20260

Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the food we eat. The European honeybee is the most well-known but our native bees are also critically im

May 24, 20260

Keep your flowers blooming longer and your garden a bit tidier with deadheading. Removing faded flowers can promote repeat bloom on some plants,

May 21, 20260

Vegetable gardeners need to be on the lookout for a highly infectious plant disease known as late blight. Late blight is a very serious fungal diseas

May 18, 20260

Lean-To Greenhouse When considering a greenhouse one of the initial considerations is whether you want a lean-to or freestanding configuration. A