This publication outlines strawberry cultivars, site selection, land preparation and planting. It includes information about first year care, frost control, insect and disease control and renovation of plantings for multiple year production.
This publication discusses the grape plant, site and cultivar selection, vineyard establishment and management, and pest control. Two tables provide information on the grape cultivars for Indiana and suggested pruning for various grape cultivars on single curtain training systems. Illustrations are given showing the USDA Hardiness Zone map for Indiana, the proper pruning and training of vines from planting through the fourth and subsequent years, and the Umbrella kniffin, Bilateral cordon, Geneva double curtain, and cold-tender cultivar training systems.
This publication discusses site selection, planting, training, cultural practices, cultivars, and disease and insect control associated with growing cherry trees in Indiana. Illustrations on proper branch removal and pruning are included.
This publication discusses the ten procedures for longer lasting flowers.
Discusses choosing greens, materials needed, wreathmaking, binding, swags, garlands, table centerpieces, evergreen ball, and safety precautions associated with decorating with holiday greens. Illustrations are provided giving examples on the steps to making a wreath and table centerpiece and on the completed versions of all the holiday green projects.
This publication discusses bulb selection, soil method, storage, forcing, water method, and the tender bulbs (paper white narcissus and amaryllis). A table featuring the proper amount of soil for different flowers is provided. Illustrations are also included giving examples of how to place tulip bulbs, the proper planting depth, how to bury potted bulbs out-of-doors, what well-rooted bulbs look like, hyacinth bulbs being forced to bloom, and what a narcissus planted in water looks like.