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Flickering fireflies send "love" messages into the night skies

6/24/2015

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Here Come Those Pesky Mosquitoes!

6/1/2015

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Circa 1995

Are you a tasty, juicy morsel for a mosquito's dinner? What makes one person more susceptible to bites than another? How can the annoying itch be avoided? Summer time means mosquito time. Instead of becoming a sitting target, ready to be "eaten alive", understand mosquito characteristics and fight back. 

Some people do seem to be more attractive to mosquitoes than others, but no one really knows why. They seem to prefer males to females and young people to old. Mosquitoes seek out body warmth, moisture and the carbon dioxide in exhaled breath. They are also attracted by odor, including certain compounds found in perspiration. 


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Crocuses? Tulips? In the Middle of Winter?

12/3/2012

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Circa 1996
A deep longing for spring hits you while walking down the Indianapolis HomeShow aisles.  At the sight of bright blooming tulips, daffodils, and crocuses winter can be forgotten for a minute. But flowers are not too happy peaking out before the spring thaw and landscapers have to encourage them to bloom early.  With a few helpful tips you can force bulbs to produce a springtime display in your own home.
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Autumn chores before the winter winds begin to blow

9/7/2012

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Circa 1998
1) Prepare the soil. Remove plant debris - both crops and weeds from the garden and discard or compost. Fall tilling, except in erosion-prone areas, will improve soil structure and usually leads to faster soil-warming and drying in the spring, allowing crops to be started earlier.

2)  Feed the lawn. Fertilize your turf now so the grass will look better over the winter months and will grow thicker tops and deeper roots in the spring.

3)  Clean tools. Fill a bucket with coarse sand that's lightly moistened with motor oil and dip the metal ends of tools into it until they come clean, then wipe them with a dry cloth.

4)  Make a map. Before all plants have died make a simple sketch showing where the plants are. This will help next year in rotating crops in a vegetable garden and for deciding where new plants will be planted.

5) Drain your hoses. Make sure that all outdoor pipes and spigots have been drained.

6)  Store tubers. Dig up summer flowering bulbs, dry them thoroughly, and store them in a dark, cool, dry place.

7)  Mulch. Mulch acts as a insulation, protecting plants' root systems. It also conserves soil moisture. Mulch should be applied no more than 3-4 inches deep. Pile mulch 3-6 inches away from tree trunks.
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France took gardening to new heights

8/20/2012

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Catherine de Medici
Circa 2000
In 1533 thirteen-year-old Catherine de Medici traveled to France to marry the future king, Henry II. She brought with her the arts and refinements of Italian culture including many horticultural projects such as Jardins des Tuileries in Paris.  Under her reign the Italian Renaissance style was taken to new heights.

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Ski Notes

6/7/2012

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Circa 1999
  • To deter deer and other wildlife from dining on your garden plants, try hanging car air fresheners on them.
  • After steady rain, give soil a few days to dry out before preparing beds for planting. This helps to avoid compaction. 
  • Doctors in the 1500's prescribed nutmeg for several different illnesses. Many people believed that nutmeg can be used to brew excellent love potions. 
  • The average lawn has a cooling effect of 10 tons of air-conditioning. 
  • In the language of flowers - daisies mean innocence, loyal love; violets mean modesty; and marigolds suggest cruelty and jealousy. 
  • Pinch chrysanthemums and annual flower plants to keep them compact and well-branched. 
  • Move house plants to shady locations outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Plants will dry out quicker outdoors, so make sure they are well watered. 
  • Place petals from a flower under a microscope for children to observe. 
  • Providing food in the spring will help birds survive the seasonal change and give them the added nourishment and energy required for the mating and nesting season. 
  • To fertilize your garden use an ice pick to punch holes in the bottom of an empty one-gallon milk jug, removing the spout but leaving the handle. Put some fertilizer in the jug and walk slowly around the garden to evenly treat plants. 
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The Evolution of Gardening has significant impact on today's landscaping styles

5/17/2012

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Circa 1999
The history of the garden is rich and varied, spanning cultures and countries throughout the world. A previous article discussed gardening beginning with the written descriptions of Egyptian plantings in 2000 B.C. through 607 A.D. and the creation of lavish Chinese gardens. The development of the garden continues with the fall of the Roman Empire. After the roman Empire collapsed, Roman gardens throughout the empire fell into ruin. Complex pipes and pools supporting the fountains, aqueducts, and Roman baths were destroyed.  
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A Man of the Wilderness, naturalist John Muir

5/7/2012

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" The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness." - John Muir
He has been called " the father of our national parks." As an environmentalist pioneer, her was the first to speak out against adverse logging and farming practices. John Muir devoted his life to the study of the natural world and it was an incident in Indianapolis that led him to his destiny.  

John Muir was born in Dunbar, Scotland in 1838. He was surrounded by the North Sea, the Lammer-Muir Hills, and the Firth of Forth ( the point where the Forth River meets the ocean).  His first 11 years were spent observing the natural struggle between the sea and the mountains. 

In 1849 Muir came to America with his father. They settled in Wisconsin and the rest of the family joined them within the year. It was on the Muir Wisconsin farm that John developed an appreciation for nature.  He became an avid reader and was considered to be a self-taught expert in botany and geology. As the Civil War began in 1862, Muir entered the University of Wisconsin. Two years later he moved to Canada where he spent time exploring and working in a sawmill. 

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Ski Notes

5/7/2012

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  • Mow grass one-half inch higher than usual during dry weather to conserve soil moisture. 
  • In flower language, iris meas faith, wisdom and valor. 
  • An apple a day keeps the doctor away. A rosary a day keeps the devil away. An onion a day keeps everybody away! 
  • To keep rabbits and other wild animals away from your garden cut shavings from a strongly scented soap and place around the garden perimeter. Repeat after a hard rain. 
  • Taper hedges so they're wider at the bottom than the top. This allows sunlight to reach lower branches, keeping them leafy and vigorous. Trim the top first, then work down. 
  • An ideal time to divide perennials is after they have finished blooming. 
  • Begin seeding new lawns or bare spots in established lawns in late August or early September. 
  • Remove the foliage from spring-flowering bulbs after it fades. 
  • Poultices are used to draw out infections or to relieve pain from muscle strain or spasms. They are made from dried herbs that have been ground or powdered. Mixed with hot water or herbal tea and thickened with oatmeal or flour, the poultices are smeared on the skin and covered with warm, damp towels or cloths. 
  • In 1830 E.E. Budding invented the lawn mower. 
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Garden pests and friends to know and love

4/25/2012

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Circa 2001
Little creatures are invading your pristine garden. Some of the critters are helping maintain your favorite flowers and vegetables while some are there only to wreak havoc. 
Would  you know the difference?

Garden Pests 

Aphids
Aphids
Tiny red, green or black aphids cluster on leaves and stems and suck their juices. They also carry virus and fungus diseases. 

Slug
Slugs
Slugs look like snails without shells. They'll attack the plants in your garden at night. 


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