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Winter gardening tips for Indianapolis
Newfields garden with fountain in center
Here’s a bit of inspo from Newfields — named the best garden in the US to stroll through last year. | Photo via @newfieldstoday
Be-leaf it or not, if you’re looking for a way to weather the winter freeze, now is the perfect time to get gardening. Here’s a helpful guide for shopping seeds, doing routine maintenance, and even sowing certain plants so that when spring comes, your garden is ready to thrive.

🌱 Spring for seeds

Peruse seed catalogs and grab those springtime favorites that are so popular they tend to sell out come the thaw. We’re talking about seeds for snap peas, radishes, specialty lettuces, and heirloom tomatoes. You can also get your wishlist going for the spring planting of fall bulbs like hostas, gladiolas, and dahlias.

Check out these local spots to nab your favorites:
Volunteers digging on Mass Ave.

Even if you don’t have your own garden to tend to, plenty of community volunteer opportunities will pop up in the spring.

Photo via @massaveindy

🌱 Get growing

While you’re at the nursery, grab some seeds that you can plant up to six weeks before the final frost — which The Old Farmer’s Almanac estimates will fall around Friday, April 25 this year. Use this tool to calculate when to sow some of these early-season crops:
  • Beans
  • Beets
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Kale
  • Lettuce
Can’t wait for that final frost date? Now is a good time to prep your seed trays. Clean and organize your trays, then use a growing light to sow the plants indoors and move them outdoors when the time is right.

🌱 Routine maintenance

Every green thumb knows that a garden is more than just its plants. Here’s your winter checklist:
  • Trim and tidy | Toss out any plants that didn’t survive last year and start fresh.
  • Take care of your tools | Sharpen your pruners and clean your trowels or treat yourself to a new tool set.
  • Test your soil | Apply your compost, but don’t forget to test your soil to make sure you aren’t missing any nutrients. A soil test kit can help you out here.
  • Prepare for frost | Combat cold fronts by making sure your watering system is ready for deep freezes and stocking up on row covers.
  • Plan your beds | Get out your graph paper and dream up your ideal garden.

🌱 Join a local gardening group

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Monday, March 13
  • Meditation for Everyday People | Monday, March 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Eagle Branch, 3905 Moller Rd., Indianapolis | Free | Practice quiet meditation with the library and Indy Community Yoga, suitable for beginners.
Tuesday, March 14
  • Les Miserables | Tuesday, March 14-Sunday, March 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis | $76-$151 | See this brilliant staging of the world’s most popular musical — it’s been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century.”
Wednesday, March 15
  • Clothing Swap in Top Out Cafe | Wednesday, March 15 | 7-9 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Bring slightly used clothes you’re ready to get rid of for this spring clothing swap.
Thursday, March 16
  • Greening of the Canal | Thursday, March 16 | 5-6 p.m. | Canal Walk, Indianapolis | Free | For the 27th time, the Indianapolis Athletic Club Foundation, in partnership with the Hoosier Lottery, will be turning the Canal green as a kickoff to St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the Circle City.
Sunday, March 26
  • Rhythm & Brunch | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The HC Tavern + Kitchen, 9709 E. 116th St., Fishers | Free | Elevate your brunch experience at The HC Tavern + Kitchen, complete with flavorful dishes, delicious cocktails, and the electronic sounds of DJ MetroGnome.*

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  • Crowne Plaza at Union Station is getting a $15 million makeover, starting later this year. The project will focus on updates to the guest rooms, restaurant, bar, lobby, and meeting spaces. President of General Hotels Corporation Jim Dora says improvements to this hotel could improve business for all downtown hotels. 🏨 (IBJ)
Sports
  • Lace up your dancing shoes. Purdue and IU are heading to both the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. The men’s Purdue team is a No. 1 seed, while IU is a No. 4 seed. For the women’s teams, IU is a No. 1 seed, Purdue is a No. 11 seed and part of the play-in round, and Notre Dame earned a No. 3 seed. 🏀 (IndyStar)
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  • West-sider Doug McIntosh (not to be confused with Macintosh) is auctioning off one of the first Apple computers. He’s had a demo unit of the Apple-1 for 40+ years and it’s still fully functional. Before retiring, Doug had a career in software development and has even talked to Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. 🖥️ (IndyStar)
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