John ChapinMay 4, 20222 minFor Stronger Tomatoes, Plant HorizontallyOne of my aunts always had a hugely productive vegetable garden that was the envy of the neighborhood. Among her harvest of peas, string...
John ChapinMar 31, 20222 minBeware the Mulch Volcanoes! Tips for Successful MulchingOne of the first activities of spring gardening is mulching. The benefits of mulching are many. The most important is moisture retention...
John ChapinMar 22, 20222 minYou Can’t Rush Mother Nature! Avoiding Freezes and Frosts Every spring, gardeners are eager to get their hands dirty working in their flower and vegetable beds. Veteran gardeners know from...
John ChapinFeb 9, 20222 minEasy as One, Two, Seed! Cool-Weather Vegetable Sowing IndoorsIt’s February, and Central Indiana has dug out from the first and probably only significant snowfall this winter. Gardeners are going...