John Orick

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Purdue Extension Online Resources for Gardeners

Looking for opportunities to learn from home?  The following online resources cover a wide range of information for gardening and taking care of your yard. General Yard & Garden Purdue Extension Indiana Yard & Garden Website Purdue Yard & Garden News Purdue In The Grow Question & Answer Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab (PPDL) Submit a Sample PPDL Picture of the Week Purdue Plant Doctor apps Purdue Extension Education…Read more about Purdue Extension Online Resources for Gardeners[Read More]

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Growing Peonies in the Indiana Landscape (HO-76-W)

Purdue Extension Publication

This publication discusses the types of peonies, acquiring planting stock, decisions before planting, soil preparation and planting, and the annual care of peonies. An illustration is provided showing the proper soil preparation and planting depth for peonies.

What Gardeners Should Know About Pesticides (PPP-109)

Purdue Extension Publication

Effective pest control in the landscape and garden requires more than just spraying away the problem. Successful gardeners understand that managing insects, weeds, diseases, and vertebrate pests starts with selecting, planting, and caring for their garden plants. This publication describes a variety of strategies home gardeners may use to safely and responsibly manage pests and pesticides in the landscape.

Become a Purdue Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (HO-184-W)

Purdue Extension Publication

This is a brochure to recruit potential new Master Gardener trainees. It provides background about the program and some details about how to join the program.