In Indiana most broods of the periodical cicada appear once every 17 years. However, two broods come out every 13 years. Periodical cicadas are usually referred to as “17-year or 13-year locusts.” They are about 1-1/2 to 2 inches long and have black bodies, reddish legs, wing margins, and eyes. LIFE HISTORY Cicadas have an […]
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The Autumn Olive is an invasive species in Indiana. This shrub can grow 20 feet in height. Leaves are alternate, lance-shaped, and have silvery dots underneath (a distinguishing identifying characteristic). The Autumn olive resembles the Russian olive, which is also an invasive species. This shrub produces small, yellow flowers with a pungent odor and
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The Indiana Native Plant Society was formed in 1993 and has over 1000 member families. Their mission is to promote the appreciation, preservation, scientific study, and use of plants native to Indiana, and to teach people about their beauty, diversity, and importance to our environment. The Native Plant Society has a great plant finder tool with
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Founded in 1998, the purpose of the LaPorte County Extension Master Gardeners Association, a non-profit organization, is to promote the art, science, education and pleasure of gardening in the Community, in cooperation with Purdue Extension, LaPorte County, Indiana.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
LA PORTE COUNTY OFFICE
2857 W. State Road 2, Suite A
La Porte, IN 46350
219-324-9407
Kathy Ulman – Secretary
Purdue University Is An Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution
Founded in 1998, the purpose of the LaPorte County Master Gardener Association, a non-profit organization, is to promote the art, science, education and pleasure of gardening in the Community, in cooperation with Purdue Extension, LaPorte County, Indiana.
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PURDUE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
LA PORTE COUNTY OFFICE
2857 W. State Road 2, Suite A
La Porte, IN 46350
219-324-9407
Tina DeWitt – Secretary
Purdue University Is An Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution