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Extension notes: Making a difference over the years
As you may have already heard, the Evansville Courier and Press (ECP) is changing format and content. → Read More
Extension Notes: To rake, or not to rake, that is the question
As I prepare my annual “clean up the yard and garden” fall articles, I’m kind of torn as to what to say. → Read More
EXTENSION NOTES: Plenty of time to plant spring-blooming bulbs
Fall is the best time to plant spring-blooming bulbs. Proper soil preparation and planting techniques can make the difference between success and failure in a bulb garden. → Read More
EXTENSION NOTES: Fruit flies common in the autumn kitchen
Have you been seeing tiny gnats flying around your kitchen lately? → Read More
EXTENSION NOTES: Bringing houseplants back indoors
Although we’re about a month away from our first expected frost, it’s never too early to start thinking about bringing houseplants back indoors. → Read More
EXTENSION NOTES: Ways to reduce household hazardous waste
This Saturday, Vanderburgh County will be holding its annual Tox Away Day. → Read More
EXTENSION NOTES: Dispose of household hazardous waste at Tox Away Day
This column comes out on Sunday. Many of my readers have been (or are about to go to) church → Read More
EXTENSION NOTES: Fall insect invasion starting already
Even though we still have a month of summer left, I’ve seen signs that the fall invasion of insects has already begun. Callers are complaining about various creepy crawlies in their garages and basements, as well as huge spiders lurking about their doors. → Read More
EXTENSION NOTES: Dead trees and landscapes: What are you advertising?
Over the last several weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time in Indianapolis caring for my wife as she recovered from hip replacement surgery and the subsequent physical therapy. → Read More
EXTENSION NOTES: Effects of hot weather on pests of garden plants
Weather does not only affect plant growth directly, as I mentioned in this column last week. Weather can also affect pests that harm our plants, including insects and their relatives, diseases, and weeds.Spider mites are a great example. → Read More
EXTENSION NOTES: Effects of hot weather on garden plants
This past week saw brutally high temperatures throughout the tristate. Local media did a great job providing tips to keep people and pets safe during hot weather. → Read More
EXTENSION NOTES: Sign up now for master gardener class
Some of the most interesting, dynamic, and fun people I know are members of our local Master Gardener group, SWIMGA (Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association). → Read More
EXTENSION NOTES: Pests of the last frontier and closer to home
I spent the last two weeks of June visiting my daughter in Anchorage, Alaska. Knowing the interests of both her parents, she arranged for us to visit local nature centers, botanic gardens, and other natural areas. → Read More