The Fort Wayne Farm Show is set for January 13-15 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. The Farm Show will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on January 13, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on ...

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Rainscaping is a combination of sustainable landscape design and management practices that prevents polluted runoff from reaching water bodies — directing stormwater to be absorbed by plants and soils ...

Purdue Extension is your gateway to practical, research-based information that empowers individuals, families, and communities across Indiana. We provide resources and programs in agriculture & ...

Hello! I am so glad you’ve found this page! I am Lori Bouslog, the Health and Human Sciences Extension Educator for Purdue Extension Vermillion County. I have been in this role since January 2018, and ...

In an age where health-conscious individuals are constantly seeking ways to optimize their well-being, the debate between supplements and whole foods has gained significant attention. The allure of ...

If you sell food to an end consumer in the state of Indiana, you are either established as a Retail Food Establishment or a Home-Based Vendor. Most individuals who sell goods at farmer’s markets or ...

Last year Indiana homeowners were hit with property tax bill increases averaging 17 percent, an extraordinary increase. Will it happen again in 2024? Let’s compare 2023 to what we know about 2024 so ...

You’ll know invasive Asian Bush Honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.) by their: Opposite leaf arrangement (leaves grow in pairs opposite each other). Fall fruit—usually bright red paired berries. This photo ...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map uses weather data to map average annual extreme minimum ...

Evergreen needles don’t last forever, and some trees lose their needles every single year! If you have conifers in your landscape, I hope this information may save you from unnecessary alarm. Dr.

At first glance, you might think that a tree so named would be great to consider for a home landscape. The resounding answer to that consideration is “NO.” As you read on, I’ll give you some reasons ...