“SHOCKING” NEWS ABOUT RE-POTTING
During the late fall and early winter I get lots of calls about re-potting house plants that are not doing
Read MoreBringing together stories for readers who love to explore and enjoy the outdoors. This section features local news and opportunities tied to parks, rivers, trails, wildlife, weather safety, outdoor events, conservation efforts, hunting and fishing seasons, and hands on nature programs near you in Fort Wayne, Indiana. If you enjoy gardening, camping, hiking, paddling, or simply discovering new places to explore close to home, these articles help you find activities, learn how to stay safe in all seasons, and stay connected to the land, water, and green spaces that shape everyday life in our community.
During the late fall and early winter I get lots of calls about re-potting house plants that are not doing
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Read MoreAdd a little holiday sparkle to your landscape for you and your guests to enjoy. No matter the weather outside,
Read MoreMy first wife came from a ranching family way back up in the hills and had a cousin, Ted, who
Read MoreThere are over 750 genera of orchids in the world so when choosing the one for your home, try my
Read MoreWinter is coming, but many children do not have hats, gloves or mittens and scarves to keep them warm. You
Read MoreThere were two little boys down at the Doughnut Hole Café the other day, standing outside, just waiting. They didn’t
Read MoreHere is something that’s fun, quick and easy to grow that can be done with your kids or grandkids that
Read MoreGreen BEAN Delivery is boosting land conservation efforts in Indiana by replating its delivery vans and other fleet vehicles with
Read MoreLast season, the Grinch almost stole the Headwaters Park Ice Skating Rink. On December 21, 2012, the refrigeration unit broke
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that managing critters in the landscape can be a challenge especially as food supplies start to dwindle.
Read MoreWith winter approaching and consumers across Indiana turning their furnaces on, it’s a good time to consider how your home
Read MoreThe evening was one of those that come back to you time after time, year after long year. It comes
Read MoreNow is the time to start planning your strategy for bringing your houseplants inside for the winter. Moving your plants
Read MoreLocal nonprofit Little River Wetlands Project will hold a free event to honor its founders at its Arrowhead Marsh preserve
Read MoreWe have all been bombarded by the insect known as the Stink Bug. But did you know that the Stink
Read MoreAs days shorten, drivers should be extra cautious because their chances of encountering deer on roadways increase significantly. Nearly 50
Read MoreThe Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society is proud to present their 52nd show and sale on October 18, 19
Read MoreLeaf pick-up in the City’s 355 neighborhoods begins Monday, October 21, 2013. The Street Department will collect leaves in two
Read MoreSure was good to see Jimmy back from the Middle East last week. He looks good in that uniform, too.
Read MoreDon’t let a busy schedule stop you from creating a beautiful landscape. Incorporate a few of these changes in your
Read MoreA building project (for those of us who are carpenterially challenged) can be a confusing nightmare of little whatchits we
Read MoreDuring the fall months your Christmas cactus will set its buds for flowering around Thanksgiving (sometimes sooner) and this is
Read MoreLittle River Wetlands Project, a local nature organization protecting almost 1,200 acres of natural and restored wetlands in Allen and
Read MoreSeptember means pencils, books and teacher’s dirty looks for the youngsters, but it also means state fair season. That’s when
Read MoreBringing poinsettias back into bloom for Christmas is all about the timing. Poinsettias are “day-length” sensitive, which defined means that
Read MoreA free waterfowl hunting workshop is planned for beginners on Saturday, October 5, at Sugar Ridge Fish & Wildlife Area
Read MoreLittle River Wetlands Project announced the appointment of Amy Silva as its new executive director. Silva will oversee LRWP’s wetlands
Read MoreThe annual Frogapalooza fundraiser, which benefits nonprofit Little River Wetlands Project, will be held Friday, September 20, at 6 p.m.
Read MoreDidn’t get enough gardening in this season? Don’t worry there is still time to grow garden-fresh vegetables and herbs this
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