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\"\"This site is a service of the Consumer Horticulture Program at Purdue University. While the information is prepared with Indiana and other gardeners in the Midwestern U.S. in mind, much is applicable to gardeners around the globe.<\/p>\n

For more information about consumer horticulture at Purdue, contact:<\/p>\n

Karen Mitchell
\nExtension Consumer Horticulture Specialist
\nPurdue University
\nDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
\n625 Agriculture Mall Drive
\nWest Lafayette, IN 47907-2010<\/p>\n

Voice: 765-494-1311
\nFax: 765-494-0391
\nEmail: homehort@purdue.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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List of Authors on This Site<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Presentation Resources and References<\/h3>\n

Karen Mitchell offers educational programs year-round throughout Indiana. Most sessions are accompanied by handouts and reference materials, which are shared here for easy access.<\/p>\n

All information and links were current at the time of the presentation and are provided for educational use. Mentions of specific organizations or companies are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.<\/p>\n

Native Plants for Indiana Landscapes - Jan 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Native Plants & Pollinators - June 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Digging Into Soil Health - March 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Wild by Design: The Art of Gardening for Wildlife - Feb 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Basic Grafting Resources - Feb 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

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