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Comment by Chris Collier on March 20, 2010 at 10:51pm

Just found this site today. Doesn't look like there has been much activity since last October. I loved that we had warmer weather and some sun today...really got a good start on winter cleanup. I have seeds started indoors. I dabble in several areas: composting, perennial native plants, veg and herb gardening. This year I want to can some of my garden goodies.

Comment by Tracy Beall on November 22, 2009 at 2:35pm

I've had some amazing cardinals at my feeders but all my birds seems to have a sixth sense about when I want to photograph them! They'll let me do whatever I want in front of our windows as long as there's no camera in my hand! :) I do have a fairly photogenic nuthatch that has been hanging around lately! I don't remember if I've posted those pictures up yet or not. If not, I'll have to hop on it! :)

I can't wait to see any of the pictures that you take! I'm working on a lasagna garden for in the spring right now. I've never tried one before, actually this will be my first garden at all! I'm wanting to make a flower garden that will attract birds and butterflies. I've got a lot of seeds just waiting to be planted!! But right now it's interesting to watch the kitchen scraps, cardboard, and newspaper all break down! I'm optimistic that I'll end up with something of beauty, even if it's not what I originally planned! :)

Comment by Diana Ryan on November 19, 2009 at 8:26pm

Thank you, Tracy, for the encouragement. I have the winter to prepare and have started taking before and during photos. I need to be a little more systematic in my photo efforts, but I will share some in the Spring. For now I will lay out my catelogues and design --maybe for the whole garden, but with babystep plans for March. I see you like birds too and I remember winter in Indiana with cardinals and chickadees brightening up the landscape. That is something to look forward to!

Comment by Tracy Beall on November 19, 2009 at 6:17am

Hi Diana! What a great opportunity to take what you've learned in Chicago and apply it to your larger garden! You can start over with a better knowledge of what plants grow better where and what plants compliment each other! Maybe you should take before, during and after pictures to show how far you've brought the garden! I completely understand the feeling of being overwhelmed by a looming project but just take babysteps and you'll get through it! Then you'll have a beautiful garden to relax in as a result of your efforts!

Comment by Diana Ryan on November 18, 2009 at 10:11pm

Renovating my old garden after 15 years of renting it to non-gardeners. Pokeweed, thistle, ivy and grapevine have taken over! I made my tiny garden perfect in Chicagoland but this one south of Indy is much larger. I am an organic gardener but I feel overwhelmed by the task and need encouragement.

Comment by Tracy Beall on November 2, 2009 at 6:11am

Hi Jems! I don't know where you're located but Bennett's in Lafayette is one of my favorites! They're a little pricey but they've got a great selection and if you get one of the older workers (as opposed to the summer help) they know their stuff! They're ready to help in any way they can! In Logansport, Rozzi's Greenhouse is also really good, with better prices. Outside of that though, my knowledge is limited.

Comment by Angela on November 2, 2009 at 5:43am

Hi Janelle,

I also am in zone 5b. I live just south of Indianapolis.

Comment by Janelle Lowe on October 31, 2009 at 3:33pm

Hi Everyone. I live in Northern Indiana 20 miles Southeast of South Bend I am in Zone 5

Comment by JEMS on October 27, 2009 at 10:52am

Favorite garden stores in Indiana? Any suggestions...

Comment by Tanya Nelson on October 16, 2009 at 12:49pm

Tracy, thank you very much. We up in the NW near Chicago.

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