Mid-Atlantic Regional Report http://www.garden.org/regional/report/current/13 en-us Hail the Versatile Heuchera! http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4020 Some 15 years ago, my backyard in Manayunk in Philadelphia was gray gravel surrounded by high, rugged stone walls holding back a steep hillside. Fine terrain for container gardening. An ideal holding area for pots and flats of plants en route to...
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Resources

  • Pennsylvania Community Forestry Lunchtime Webinar
  • Nifty Nabber

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Reminders

  • Talk with Family about Seeds
  • Don't Be Tempted to Dig Wet Soil
  • Select Summer Bulbs
  • Decide Which Veggies To Buy As Plants, Which As Seeds
  • Plan Indoor Seed-Starting Schedule

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]]> Cherry Blossoms at Christmas? http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4011 For years, I've told gardeners to winter prune roses in February when the forsythia bloom. That's wisdom gleaned from a rosarian who spoke to us as undergraduates studying garden design. In mid-December, a yellow puff of branches caught my eye....
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Resources

  • Overwintering Pond Plants
  • Wildlife in Your Backyard Woods Workshop

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Reminders

  • Prepare Pond for Winter
  • Clean, Check, Store Pump Mechanical Parts
  • Clean and Store Hand Tools
  • Give Your Tools TLC
  • Store Motorized Tools Properly

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]]> The Flower Power of Color http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/3997 We're emerging from the hustle-bustle season of red and green, displayed by the bountiful winter beauty of holly berries, cranberries, pine boughs and ivy vines. There's more to this. It's the power of color. Red and green are opposite each other on...
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Resources

  • 2011 National Wildlife Photo Contest Winners Gallery
  • Season's Greenings, U.S. Botanic Garden's Holiday Exhibit

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Reminders

  • Brighten Outdoor Containers with Winter Greens and Branches
  • Gather Woodland Treasures for Craft Projects
  • Check Indoor Plants for Hitchhikers
  • Clean and Disinfect Seed-Starting Materials
  • Take Advantage of Post-Holiday Sales

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]]> All I Want for Christmas... http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/3989 What would YOU like for Christmas? Santa, if you're feeling generous, I'd be over-the-moon to get the top-of-the line Brill Razorcut Premium 38 push mower (a mere $269.99). My vintage "American" mower wheels and blades jam. Oiling doesn't help....
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Resources

  • 'Pocomoke' Dwarf Crape Myrtle
  • Scienceline

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Reminders

  • Move Pine Needles to Acid-Loving Plants
  • Rake Dead Leaves from under Hydrangea
  • Stop Planting Perennials
  • Make Seed Collecting a Family Affair
  • Clean Out and Bring in the Worm Bin

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]]> The New American Gardening Style of Flower Arrangement http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/3958 A quick browse of Thanksgiving eve's Italian Market produce narrowed the choices. Eggplant, red cabbage, pumpkin, squash. Which would make the best holiday bouquet container? My last-minute idea is to experiment with Laura Dowling's New American...
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Resources

  • "Plant More Plants" Campaign
  • Garden Designs and Seasonal Vegetables

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Reminders

  • Take Stock of Your Veggie Garden
  • Check Under Tree Guards and Gators
  • Remove Tree Gators For Winter
  • Check Arbor Ties
  • Pull Out Over-Enthusiastic Ground Cover

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]]> Westfield -- One of America's Official Cities in Bloom http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/3955 Enjoying an early October evening with friends along the Potomac is delightful under any circumstance. Add the history and beauty of the American Horticultural Society's Headquarters at George Washington's Riverview Farm. Note the friends as gardeners,...
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Resources

  • MAC-ISA Arborist Certification Course
  • Landscape For Life

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Reminders

  • Shred and Use Autumn Leaves
  • Rake, Pile, and Wait for Spring
  • Remove Ivy from Trees (and Walls)
  • Do A Good Gardening Deed
  • Take Back Your Walkways

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]]> Tropical Delights in their Coconut Grove Home http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/3933 Do you reach for a mango, lift it to your nose for a sniff, then peel and savor? Do you enjoy Mandarin oranges with your chicken salad? How about pistachios, nectarines, avocados? These and other luscious tropical foods are among our favorites,...
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Resources

  • Certification of Pollinator-Friendly Gardens
  • Small Tarp With Corner Handles

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Reminders

  • Heap Leaves on Veggie Garden
  • Lightly Top Lawns with Shredded Leaves
  • Do NOT Prune Boxwood, Azalea, Roses Now
  • Remove Whole Leaves from Gardens and Lawns
  • Clip Pods and Sow Seeds

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]]> Bulbs Amid Perennials - Beautiful Together http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/3930 Your bulb order has arrived. The weather is crisp and sunny. Bulb planter in hand, you wonder "Where should I plant the tulips, the daffodils, the crocuses, alliums, and lilies?" Dutch bulb master Jacqueline van der Kloet warms to combining hardy...
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Resources

  • Landscape Plants Rated By Deer Resistance
  • Apply for the Longwood Graduate Program by Nov. 15

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Reminders

  • Empty Compost Bin
  • Order Spring and Summer Bulbs for Fall Planting
  • Check TreeGator Watering Bags
  • Transplant Shrubs
  • Get Privet and Yews Under Control

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]]> Enjoy Wildlife? Get NWF-Certified. http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/3910 We were sitting, talking on Liz Ball's porch overlooking a wetland glistening from recent flooding. Honk. Honk. A rumbling croak filled the air. "Hear the frog?" Liz asked, smiling. What kind? I wondered. "We have six species," she said, adding she...
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Resources

  • Corona Cares Donates Tools
  • Land Ethics Award Nominations Due Nov. 15

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Reminders

  • Divide Lilyturf
  • Divide Daylilies, Irises, Daisies
  • Sow Greens in A Cold Frame
  • Cut Back Dead Flower Stalks
  • Clip and Save Spent Coneflower and Rudbeckia Flowers

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]]> Nature In Hand, Native Plants, and Citizen Scientists http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/3897 The Edge of the Woods Fall Festival announcement offered this unusual, hands-on experience. "If, for some reason, you have always wanted to handle a snake, you can do it under Lehigh Gap Nature Center's Clare Kubik's careful supervision." The native...
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Resources

  • Outlaw Garden
  • Scientists and Young Citizen Scientists Collaborating for the Earth

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Reminders

  • Dry and Store Extra Veggies
  • Check for Recalled Burning Fuel Gels
  • Vote for the American Garden Award Plant
  • Protect Tender Crops with Row Covers
  • Mulch Root Veggies for Late-Season Eating

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]]> Will YOUR Tree Topple? http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/3883 The storm winds are strong; rains are heavy and prolonged. Crack, CRACK, CRASH. Is that your maple tree or the neighbor's ash? A huge branch or the whole tree uprooted? Is your homeowner's insurance paid up? You've been meaning to call arborist for...
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Resources

  • Reuse What's Around
  • Dancing Garden Mirrors

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Reminders

  • Clip Off Herb Flowers and Trim Herbs
  • Test Lawn Soil Before Adding Lime
  • Put Diseased Plant Material Out with the Trash
  • Enjoy The Harvest
  • Look Around at Neighbors

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