A peek at my story file from the Indianapolis Star
“Fairy gardens highlighted at Herb Society of Central Indiana’s Spring Symposium“
April 9, 3013.
This fairy garden, grown in a bird bath, was designed by Darlene Trusty, a master gardener with Allisonville Nursery. Photo: Darlene Trusty
Fans of Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairy stories will appreciate a new trend in gardening: the fairy garden.
“Basically, a fairy garden is a miniature garden with itty-bitty plants,” said Darlene Trusty, Noblesville, an expert on fairy gardens.
Volunteer instructor T.J. Allen works with Robbie Blocher as part of an adaptive swimming program. (Photo: FUSE)
“FUSE does the legwork for special-needs families” March 4, 2013
FUSE stands for Families United for Support and Encouragement. For nearly 2 decades, this Hancock County non-profit has been a key source of referrals and education for parents with special-needs children.
High school senior Taylor Harrell plans to study medicine.
“Carel Associates provides low-income students a road map to college” Feb. 21, 2013
Brownsburg high school senior Taylor Harrell is one of many students to benefit from Carel’s pre-college mentoring for high-achieving kids from low-income families. Carel helped Taylor’s family successfully apply for financial aid at multiple universities.
Timmy founder Chuck Dietzen, left, and executive director Matt MacGregor, right, with Joel McHale, center, host of the 2012 AGA.
“Indianapolis nonprofit Timmy Global Health wins $250,000 at American Giving Awards.” Jan. 24, 2013
Scott Jones, CEO of Indy-based ChaCha
“ChaCha launches social media service to link marketers, target groups” Jan 11, 2013
“Matt Hunckler, founder of Verge, wants Indianapolis to be a haven for startups.” Dec. 27, 2012
“Carmel’s Shane Thompson transforms old speedometers into works of art.” Dec. 13, 2012
“Gingerbread showcase may have the perfect gift.” Nov. 29, 2012
“Carmel’s Pittman Family Sports Park: A new name where they play games.” Nov. 29, 2012
“At Canine Cloud Nine, dogs get the royal treatment” Upscale dog boutique gives dogs the royal treatment Nov. 8, 2012
“Green Mango cookbook offers taste of Cambodia” Oct. 30, 2012
“Art in the park in Fishers” September 13, 2012
“Classic cars, picnic part of Slo-Ride Cruise-In” Sept. 6, 2012
“Artomobilia: Jaguars, Ferraris and more” August 23, 2012
“Carmel’s Dog Day Afternoon is a day for canines — and also for the humane society” August 20, 2012
“New bridge to carry Monon Trail over 146th Street” July 31, 2012
“Greenwood’s Hartman clan is the first family of festival food,” June 28, 2012
“Pitmasters to compete at Smoke on the Square BBQ in Franklin,” June 21, 2012 A Q & A with award-winning BBQ expert Steve Creech
“Bursting with berries,” June 7, 2012 Strawberry wine is the star during Mallow Run festival “Get lost in a good book,” May 31, 2012 Children’s librarians post their top picks for kids
