I was hesitant when considering a job offer at the Indiana State Museum back in 1987 which would require me to move from Champaign/Urbana IL (affectionally called Shampoo Banana by some) to Indianoplace, a derogatory title the city had acquired back then. I am an inveterate list maker. On my list of things to consider, with double check marks in the NO column, was the fact that Indianapolis is the largest city in the country with no botanical garden. In fact, many smaller cities have a wonderful botanical garden or arboretum, some several, that serve as special cultural and educational treasures in their communities. After much contemplation, I took the job despite the aforementioned sho
Rant of the Month
Unfortunately, most people know little about gardening and environmental issues including many "professionals" employed to choose, install and maintain plants and design landscapes. This page highlights specific issues with commentary on remedy or recommendation for course of action. Examples are numerous and easy to find -- rarely requiring me to travel far from home. Hopefully, these postings will make the task of finding examples more difficult. I will occasionally also post outstanding and approved examples in an effort to educate.