Rosie Lerner
Garden Chrysanthemums (HO-77-W)
Purdue Extension Publication
This publication provides information on the different types of garden chrysanthemums, their culture and propagation.
The Peony: State Flower of Indiana (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.
Narcissus (HO-11-W)
Purdue Extension Publication
This publication provides an in-depth look at the narcissus flower. Features included are the types of narcissus, when, where, and how to order the bulbs, the culture of narcissus, storage, and propogation. A table is provided with the classifications of narcissus with cultivar examples. An illustration of a typical narcissus flower is included.
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.
Managing Yard Wastes; Clippings and Compost (ID-182-W)
Purdue Extension Publication
Discusses how gardeners can help address the growing landfill problem by reducing yard waste (leaving grass clippings on lawns) and by recycling yard waste through composting. Explains the ingredients of compost and how to contain, manage, and use compost.
Weed Control for the Garden & Landscape (HO-217-W)
Purdue Extension Publication
This publication discusses precautions, label clearance, walks, patios, drives, and vegetable gardens. Tables are included listing the non-selective and selective weed killers, vegetables, fruits and nuts, flowering annuals, perennials, bulbs and tubers, and ornamental ground covers, trees, evergreens, and shrubs.
Container and Raised Bed Gardening (HO-200-W)
Purdue Extension Publication
Gardening in containers or raised beds can be just the answer for would-be gardeners who would love to grow their own vegetables and flowers, but lack the space or physical ability for a traditional garden. This publication examines how to plan, plant, and care for raised bed and container gardens.
Black Walnut Toxicity (HO-193-W)
Purdue Extension Publication
This publication discusses the source of toxicity, implications for horticulture, juglone sensitivity in plants, plants observed to be sensitive and tolerant to juglone. An illustration of a typical leaf and nut characteristics of black walnuts is included.