Great strides were made in our gardening program this season. We moved all of our gardening operations to the Center's grounds.

Raised beds were set up for optimum use of our area and for their ease of use and often higher yields.

Our Aquaponic Greenhouse was erected. We are in the process of exploring the use of solar energy to heat the greenhouse.

Plans are being drawn out for next season and decisions being made on what to plant. We hope that you will join us next season in learning about gardening by volunteering and attending classes.

Purdue Extension offers up the following advice for February in the Indiana garden

• Order seeds before it's too late for this year's planting.
• Sketch garden plans, including plants to replace or replant crops that are harvested in spring or early summer.
• Prepare or repair lawn and garden tools for the upcoming season.
• Start seeds indoors for cool-season vegetables so they will be ready for transplanting to the garden early in the season. Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage seeds should be started five to seven weeks prior to transplanting.
• Test leftover garden seed for germination. Place 10 seeds between moist paper toweling or cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep seeds warm and moist. If less than six seeds germinate, then fresh seed should be purchased.

Stay warm this winter

Happy Gardening