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Spring Comes With a Catch

April 17, 2026 · The Hoosier Boy Newsletter

From the greenhouse

Caleb Schlegel

Spring is starting to show up, and we’re excited to already have flowers hitting stores across Indiana. It’s tempting to jump right in—and in a lot of cases, you probably can—but this time of year always comes with a little risk. In our experience, we’re not truly in the clear until after Mother’s Day week. That doesn’t mean don’t plant—it just means going in with the right expectations. This week, we’re breaking down a few things every gardener should understand right now: Why plants like Night Sky Petunias are so unique (and why they perform the way they do) How to protect your plants from unexpected cold nights And what’s actually happening when frost damages your plants If you know what to watch for, you can get ahead of the season—without getting burned by it.

This week’s Growing Guides

Night Sky Petunias: How a Mutation Became One of the Most Unique Plants in the Industry

Every once in a while, a plant comes along that stops people in their tracks. Night Sky petunia is one of those plants. Deep purple blooms splashed with white speckles — like a galaxy. No two flowers…

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Why Frost Damages Plants (The Science Explained Simply)

When frost hits, people say: “The cold killed my plants.” That s not exactly true. Cold doesn t kill plants — ice does…

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Don't Let One Cold Night Win — How to Cover Your Plants

It only takes one cold night to undo a lot of good work. The fix? Simple. Cover your plants — just make sure you re…

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