January 2003, Vol 2 Issue 2

Purdue Extension GardenTIPS E-Newsletter

Welcome to the Garden TIPS E-Newsletter. Listed below are tips and links to articles. Follow the links to the GardenTIPS Web site for more information and links at: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/

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Spring Garden Shows Cure Winter Blues
Rosie Lerner, Purdue Consumer Horticulture Specialist

Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned green thumb, you'll see a lot of inspiring ideas at area gardening shows this spring. No matter what your location, you'll find at least one show within reach for a one-day excursion. Indianapolis, Chicago, Cincinnati and Fort Wayne are just a sampling of the great garden shows that we can eagerly anticipate.

Full Story, http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/

The Indiana Master Gardeners and GardenTIPS will be at the Indiana Flower and Patio at the Indiana State Fairgrounds this March 8-16. Come visit us!

http://www.hsishows.com/indiana_flower_patio/

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       Beginner's Guide to Vegetable Gardening CD
       http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/vegecd.html

       Starting Seeds Indoors (PDF)
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Home Gardener's Guide
Rosie Lerner, Purdue Consumer Horticulture Specialist

Planning is the first and most basic step in home vegetable
gardening. It not only saves time when you’re ready to plant but also gives you an idea of the types and quantities of seeds or plants you’ll need. Before the season starts, make a rough “blueprint” of your garden plot. Include in your sketch the vegetables you will plant, which rows they will be in, the distance between rows, the expected planting date, and any other information you feel would be helpful.

Full Story, http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-32.pdf

If you would like interactive help as you plan your garden, consider purchasing Purdue Horticulture's Beginner's Guide to Vegetable Gardening CD for helpful walk-throughs.

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/vegecd.html

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       March Garden Calendar
       http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/calendar.html
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More Information on:
Garden Flowers: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/flowers.html
Landscape Plants: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/landscape.html
Lawn Care: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/lawn.html
Fruits & Vegetables: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/fruits.html
Insects, Pests, & Diseases: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/insects.html
Indoor Plants: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/indoor.html

Visit the GardenTIPS Web site for more information and links:
http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/

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