Frost Watch — Why Clouds Matter This Weekend
May 1, 2026 · The Hoosier Boy Newsletter
From the greenhouse
Caleb Schlegel
Frost is in the forecast for parts of central Indiana this weekend, so this issue starts with the why — and the what. The featured guide breaks down what clouds actually do for your plants overnight, and walks through the simple steps that work better than hoping the forecast is wrong: bring in what you can, cover what you can't, water before sunset. Three more reads on the way out — what to do after a heavy rain has roughed up your beds, why SuperCals don't fall apart in wet weather, and how to keep coleus looking right all season long.
This week’s Growing Guides

What To Do After Heavy Rain (And How to Get Your Plants Back Fast)
After a long stretch of rain, your plants might look rough. Blooms are spent, growth feels stalled, and everything looks tired. So what should you do? Step 1: Clean Them Up Remove damaged blooms…
Read the guide · Mario Mirelez
What Are SuperCals? (And Why They're Built for Rain)
If you’ve ever walked into a garden center after a week of rain, you’ve seen it. Petunias that look beat up, blooms…
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How to Grow Coleus (And Keep It Looking Its Best)
Coleus is easy to grow. But if you want it to look great all season, a few things matter. Water & Fertility Coleus uses…
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Frost Tips: Why Sometimes a Cloudy Day Is Good for Your Plants
Frost can feel unpredictable. One night your plants are fine. The next morning they’re damaged. But there’s a reason it…
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