By AMANDA ZAMBRANO Master Gardener Intern One of my favorite spring garden tasks is dividing plants. Plants can be divided to control the size of the plants, rejuvenating old plants or increasing the number of plants. How do you know if your perennials need dividing? Your flowers may be smaller than usual, or more sparse …read more.

By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — The Elkhart County Master Gardener Class will be offering three programs on perennials this winter. The focus of the program will be how to add perennial plants to the landscape in various conditions like sun or shade. There will also be information on the …read more.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener Soil, site, sun and surroundings are situations to consider for an herb garden. Other factors to consider would be available water, prevailing wind direction and the choice of herb plants the family desires for their culinary menu. Plants mentioned here and beyond are family favorites. Zone 5 inhibits seed …read more.

[weaver_youtube u7_blHE_gbc rel=0]   By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — Once you have the feel for an indoor garden many options for grooming and managing will take place. Smaller tools will be helpful. Many sizes of tools can be found in bonsai catalogues or from your cast-off table silverware. Soil and containers need …read more.

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener Intern At this time, my own yard needs a lot of work as a new septic system was just installed. You need to be careful what you plant around septic systems, as some long term plants can cause damage. The biggest problem I’ve heard of is tree roots getting into …read more.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener The hot days of July and August can take a toll on perennials that need to survive not only cold spring weather but the warmer months without rain. This is the ultimate challenge for the seasoned gardener. It is important to have rotating crops of flowers to have your …read more.

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener More on houseplants as promised in my last column. Once you realize you need to repot a plant and have chosen the correct type of pot and soil, remember the next size larger pot is all you need to put your plant in. If you put your plant in too …read more.