Before Turning over the Soil, Turn the Page of a Resource Guide

It's getting greener out there; it's tempting to want to grab a shovel and start planting something. But, in reality, it's still a bit early--the soil hasn't had a chance to warm up much yet. That's okay. There's some prep work that needs to be done before the soil is turned. 

There's a great resource right in Otwell that can help you with gardening know-how--the local library. The nice folks there will be more than happy to help you find the type of gardening book you're looking for, be it a container or patio garden or something larger.

Another resource that's very helpful is the Evergreen system of library loaning throughout the state of Indiana. I put in a quick search for "gardening" on the site and over 15,000 sources were offered. To find Evergreen, go to http://evergreen.lib.in.us/opac/en-US/skin/default/xml/index.xml  Just put in your topic; pick a keyword, i.e. subject; and pick the type of materials you'd like. Click go! and, after a short amount of "thinking" it will give you a nice amount of options from which to choose. You can order the book on line if you have an Evergreen card. (If you don't have a card, drop by the  library and get signed up.) The Otwell Library will then call you when the book arrives, and you can pick it up on-site. If you have any questions about how the Evergreen system works, the phone number at the library is 812-380-0066.

The best way to a successful garden, no matter how small or how large, is knowing what you're doing. Use the local resources, and you'll have a happy success story come summertime!