Welcome! This blog is posted by Lyndsay Ploehn, Purdue University Extension Associate of Agriculture & Natural Resources in Porter County, Indiana. I will be posting news, advice, events, and resources for our local community to use. We are here to serve Northwest Indiana with any of their extension needs.



Our Porter County Master Gardener Association also volunteers during the week as a resource for answers to your garden, farm, insect/pest, disease etc. questions. We have a phone hotline (219)-465-3555 that you can call, but we would prefer to open up the phone lines and try out this hotline...online.



Monday, April 5, 2010

Easter weekend

Welcome Back Everyone! Whether you've been on spring break, took a short Easter vacation, or you just haven't logged on in awhile...we are glad to have you join us! I personally had a wonderful Easter vacation. I got to celebrate the new birth of my cousin, Erica's, baby. Erica & Nathan had a beautiful baby girl named Avery Katherine. Everyone was healthy and happy! The weather and fresh spring blossoms made the new birth extra special. Avery had lots of visitors the first couple of days, but she is now home sleeping and eating all the time. I took lots of pictures, so I will share a few with you. Only because I can't resist bragging about her:-)


Spring is my favorite time of year. Everything starts to turn green again. Grass looks so lush, and the trees unfurl their bright green new leaves. Daffodils, and flowering trees bring color to our eyes, and fresh spring scents througout the air. Everyone is eager to get outside and do yard work, plant gardens, put down fresh mulch, and play in the lush green grass. I don't want to put a damper on your plans, but just remember it is the beginning of April. We are not yet past our last frost date, which is usually around Mother's Day. If you are planning on planting soon be sure your seeds/plants can tolerate cool nights, and possible frosts.

We welcome questions and comments so be sure to join our blog and post whatever's on your mind! Now get outside and enjoy this wonderful spring weather we are having:-)

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