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Elkhart County SWCD & Michiana Master Gardeners 2024 Tree Sale

All tree bundles will be 10% off through January 5th. Discount can be seen when product is selected. An order is complete once payment is received. Order Deadline: March 1, […]

A cooperative effort to implement the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) plan of four local...

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Elkhart County SWCD & Michiana Master Gardeners 2024 Tree Sale

Elkhart County SWCD & Michiana Master Gardeners 2024 Tree Sale

  • All tree bundles will be 10% off through January 5th. Discount can be seen when product is selected.
  • An order is complete once payment is received.
  • Order Deadline: March 1, 2024
  • Tree Sale order Pick-up/Sale: March 23, 2024 at 9 am – 1 pm in the<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/LLLypTWP…
$10.80 – $76.50
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By JORDAN FOUTS jfouts@elkharttruth.comFeb 28, 2023 https://www.elkharttruth.com/news/storm-water-board-gets-infiltrationdemo/article_ba0b4d11-d0e0-513b-9f7f-e9bd8f7e3aa2.html Jim Hess, manager of the Soil and Water...

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Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

The name may be familiar to some, Black Eyed Susan, as one that is grown in flower gardens and landscaping, but it is a common native plant in Indiana. The prolonged bloom time attracts butterflies and other pollinators. This drought tolerant species can handle a wide range of soils. Growing 1-3ft tall with yellow blooms during the summer season, this easy to grow plant adds quite the showpiece to a landscape.

Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)

Looking like a spot of sunlight in a prairie, the Lanceleaf Coreopsis shines bright with its yellow petals and fuzzy center. Blooming for many weeks in early summer, it creates a brilliant display. The flower attracts butterflies and other pollinators while the seeds attract backyard birds. This plant will happily grow in dry soils. Up to 22 native bee species rely on the genus Coreopsis. Its fibrous root system helps infiltrate water into the soil.

Purple Coneflower (echinacea purpea)

The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is an iconic native plant for northern Indiana, growing 3-5ft tall with its rich purple flowers blooming throughout the summer. It can handle many soil types with moist to dry drainage. This native works well for rain gardens and pollinator plots.