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May 8 - May 22, 2008
Featured Report: Western Mountains and High Plains

Eastern Redbud, a Tough Survivor

After a long winter, it's a delight to watch the ornamental trees explode with a profusion of colorful blooms. Despite our fluctuating temperatures and spring snowstorms, their consistent color is a sure sign that spring has arrived. One of my favorites is the Eastern redbud that blooms ahead of its foliage.... View and comment on this article >>

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Moss in the City William Moss

William Moss

Rewards and challenges of gardening in cities and small spaces.
NEW for May! A Container Veggie Garden Now is the time to plant crops for bountiful harvests this summer and fall. more >>

Edible Landscaping — Charlie Nardozzi

Charlie Nardozzi

Ideas for growing an abundance of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers.
NEW for May! Pruning Brambles Learn how to prune and maintain these easy-to-grow fruits for the optimum harvest. more >>

Celebrating the Seasons Rebecca Kolls

Rebecca Kolls

Creative ideas, crafts, and decorations for every season.
NEW for May! Attracting Winged Beauties Into Your Garden Part of the beauty of an organic garden is watching birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and bees foraging among the flowers. more >>

National News

Unusual Butterfly Geranium
Geraniums (Pelargoniums) are classic summer annuals that grace window boxes, containers, and gardens across the country. While most gardeners are familiar with the Martha Washington and zonal... more news >>

Tip of the Week

Earwig Control
Earwigs are 3/4-inch long, reddish brown, night-feeding insects with a pointed "forceps-like" tail that feed on plant leaves and stems. To stop them, remove dark, damp hiding places such as boards, rocks, mulch, and weeds.

National Garden Month®

New articles served up fresh each month!
Gardening in the City Helps You Grow more >>

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