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Spring is on the horizon, and it's time to start thinking about your vegetable garden! Here in Michiana (zone 6a), our last frost date falls in mid-May, so timing is everything. Whether you're starting seeds indoors or sowing them directly into the ground, understanding your crops is the key to a thriving season. Get ready — gardening season is almost here!

Don't be fooled — the Shamrock is actually a type of Clover! It always has exactly three leaflets, each representing the Holy Trinity. Those lucky 4-leaf clovers? Just a rare mutation. And those heart-shaped "shamrocks" in stores? They're likely wood sorrel — not even in the clover family! The word "shamrock" simply means "little clover" in Gaelic, which explains the centuries of confusion.

With fossils dating back 35 million years, the rose has a rich history rooted in power, mythology, and romance. Tied to the love goddess Aphrodite and used as a symbol of devotion during the Victorian era, the red rose has long been associated with passion and desire. Aromatic, vibrant, and delicate, it has inspired generations of art, poetry, and song — and remains the universal symbol of love to this day.

How to care for bronze sculptures in the Gardens

Everyday at Wellfield is a day of thanks – – from those whose vision inspired Wellfield Botanic Gardens over 15 years ago to those who,...