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, now is a good time to get gardening. Now is the time to shop seeds, do some routine maintenance, and even sow certain plants.

🌱 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:

Grounded Plant and Floral Co., 1002 E. Washington St., Suite 100
The Forest Flower, 3205 W. 71st St.
Andrea’s Garden Center, 5412 E. 65th St.

🌱 Get growing

While you’re at the nursery, grab some seeds that you can plant right now (or at least, very soon). 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, then 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 | Be prepared for any cold fronts by making sure your watering system is ready for any 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

What was your most successful plant last year? Lettuce know and you might be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

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EVENTS

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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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NEWS NOTES

Weather

40º | Cloudy | 16% chance of rain

Development

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)

Jobs

More than 150 full- and part-time positions are opening up at Home Depots stores throughout Indy. Some available benefits include tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, performance-based cash bonuses, and 401(k) company matches. Plus, you could receive a job offer within one day of applying. Start your application. 🔨 (WRTV)

History

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)

Plan Ahead

Like your meals on the move? Starting on April 22, the Cradle at Monon 30 will be hosting Friends of Fred Food Truck Festivals every fourth Saturday from 5-9 p.m. There will be music, drinks, and games. 🌯

Seasonal

To welcome the new season, our online store (Six & Main) is running a Spring Forward Contest. The winner + two friends will receive a prize from one of our coffee or tea brand partners. The contest is running now through Friday, March 24. Learn more on Instagram. 🌸

Today Is

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Fun local fact: Le pain tranché a été inventé à Indianapolis. Find the translation of this fun fact in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*

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DYK, translated: Sliced bread was invented in Indianapolis. Brush up on your French skills with a subscription to Babbel (currently 60% off exclusively for INDYtoday readers now through Sunday, March 19).*

Today’s issue was written by Anna.

Editor’s pick: It was no sur-pies to see that Broad Ripple’s Pots & Pans Pie Co. was recently named the best place for pie in the state by Yelp. If you stop by one of Indy’s winter farmers markets, you might just catch City Editor Anna slinging pies for them. Pro tip: Pi Day is coming up — have you gotten your FrankenPie yet?

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