The May 2021 issue of Boomer Magazine featured Vincennes University Horticulture/Agriculture Coordinator, Jennifer Nettles in the issue’s cover article entitled, “The Therapy of Gardening” by Natalie Reidford. Jennifer Nettles, who is also an INLA member, has been instrumental in growing the Vincennes University Horticulture Program. Read article
By: Elizabeth Barnes and Cliff Sadof, Purdue University Courtesy Purdue Landscape Report When the irises begin to bloom, expect up to 1.5 million cicadas per acre to begin boiling out of the ground. This spring Indiana will see the emergence of the 17-year cicadas (Brood X). These insects feed underground for most of their lives drinking […]
The delivery of the January/February 2021 issue is delayed due to multiple events affecting the USPS. The issue mailed on December 18th but we know that many have not received the issue yet. We apologize for the delay and hope you will receive it soon. We spoke to our printer who explained the current mailing […]
New Law Takes Effect July 1 During the 2020 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed House Bill 1070 which addresses distracted driving and takes affect July 1. Hoosier motorists will now be required to use hands-free or voice-operated technology if using a cellphone when behind the wheel. This new law does not prevent you […]
In deepest sympathy for the Fairview Everygreen Nursery family, we announce the passing of D. Garth Hetz. Mr. Hetz was the grandson of the founder of the company and served as its president and CEO from 1975-2002. Being a supplier to many landscapers and nurseries in our state, Hetz had many friends in Indiana and […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas P. Hobbs, former owner of Hobbs Nursery. Tom was very active in INLA and in 1953 served as its president. Below is his obituary which you can read at http://www.hamptongentry.com/obituary/thomas-hobbs as well as send condolences to the family and make memorial donations. Thomas […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing Gordon A. Hobbs whose family business, C.M. Hobbs Nursery, was one of the founding members of INLA. Gordon contributed so much to the growth of our green industry both locally and and nationally. He served as president of the Indianapolis Landscape Association (ILA), the Indiana […]
