http://www.garden.org/regional/report/current/7 en-us http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4364 Gardeners are using more and more ornamental grasses in the landscape, not only for their year-round beauty and interest, but also because of their versatility, durability, and low maintenance. The subtle colors of both foliage and flower heads span the...
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Resources

• Rugosa Rose 'Frau Dagmar Hastrup'
• Illinois Best Plants

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Reminders

• Watch for Aphids
• Harden Warm-Season Transplants
• Move Houseplants
• Thin Fruit Trees
• Mow Lawns Frequently

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]]> http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4364 Gardeners are using more and more ornamental grasses in the landscape, not only for their year-round beauty and interest, but also because of their versatility, durability, and low maintenance. The subtle colors of both foliage and flower heads span the...
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Resources

• Rugosa Rose 'Frau Dagmar Hastrup'
• Illinois Best Plants

Read More

Reminders

• Watch for Aphids
• Harden Warm-Season Transplants
• Move Houseplants
• Thin Fruit Trees
• Mow Lawns Frequently

Read More

]]> http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4332 In these days of fairly widespread drought, we're all fairly cognizant of the need to conserve water. But we also want our plants and landscapes that make us feel so good. There is a way to conserve water but still be able to have a beautiful landscape....
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Resources

• Fifty Shades of Kale
• Make Creative Plant Labels

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Reminders

• Set up Cold Frames
• Transplant Seedlings Early
• Start Garden Clean-up
• Don't do Anything to Emerging Bulbs
• Prune on Warm Days

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]]> http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4332 In these days of fairly widespread drought, we're all fairly cognizant of the need to conserve water. But we also want our plants and landscapes that make us feel so good. There is a way to conserve water but still be able to have a beautiful landscape....
Read More

Resources

• Fifty Shades of Kale
• Make Creative Plant Labels

Read More

Reminders

• Set up Cold Frames
• Transplant Seedlings Early
• Start Garden Clean-up
• Don't do Anything to Emerging Bulbs
• Prune on Warm Days

Read More

]]> http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4333 We all want to be healthier, right? And we have a great start simply by being gardeners. But did you know that it's possible to ramp up your vitamin intake, not just by eating by more vegetables, but by eating better vegetables. One of the hot areas...
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Resources

• National Government Food and Information Center
• Mushrooms

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Reminders

• Check Soil Before Working the Garden
• Clean Up Flower Beds
• Plant Onions
• Pot Up Summer Bulbs
• Remove Iris Foliage

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]]> http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4333 We all want to be healthier, right? And we have a great start simply by being gardeners. But did you know that it's possible to ramp up your vitamin intake, not just by eating by more vegetables, but by eating better vegetables. One of the hot areas...
Read More

Resources

• National Government Food and Information Center
• Mushrooms

Read More

Reminders

• Check Soil Before Working the Garden
• Clean Up Flower Beds
• Plant Onions
• Pot Up Summer Bulbs
• Remove Iris Foliage

Read More

]]> http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4322 I've had my bay laurel for about ten years, and I dutifully bring it indoors in winter and take it out to summer outdoors. I do this specifically because it always has scale insects, and taking it out for summer means the predators take care of the...
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Resources

• Colorado State University Extension
• Seed Saving Extravaganza

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Reminders

• Water Houseplants Carefully
• Shower Off Houseplants
• Start Mother's Day Plants
• Sow Onion Seeds
• Prune Grapes

Read More

]]> http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4322 I've had my bay laurel for about ten years, and I dutifully bring it indoors in winter and take it out to summer outdoors. I do this specifically because it always has scale insects, and taking it out for summer means the predators take care of the...
Read More

Resources

• Colorado State University Extension
• Seed Saving Extravaganza

Read More

Reminders

• Water Houseplants Carefully
• Shower Off Houseplants
• Start Mother's Day Plants
• Sow Onion Seeds
• Prune Grapes

Read More

]]> http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4314 It's almost time to start seeds indoors. Why bother starting your own seeds when you can buy transplants at any garden center? Not only does it save money, but it allows you to grow some unusual varieties only available from mail-order seed companies....
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Resources

• Making Paper Pots
• Vertical Gardening

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Reminders

• Plan for De-Icing
• Plant Fragrant Paperwhite Narcissus
• Keep Bird Feeders Clean
• Keep Your Rosemary Alive
• Try Amaryllis Bulbs all Season Long

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]]> http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4314 It's almost time to start seeds indoors. Why bother starting your own seeds when you can buy transplants at any garden center? Not only does it save money, but it allows you to grow some unusual varieties only available from mail-order seed companies....
Read More

Resources

• Making Paper Pots
• Vertical Gardening

Read More

Reminders

• Plan for De-Icing
• Plant Fragrant Paperwhite Narcissus
• Keep Bird Feeders Clean
• Keep Your Rosemary Alive
• Try Amaryllis Bulbs all Season Long

Read More

]]> http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4364 Gardeners are using more and more ornamental grasses in the landscape, not only for their year-round beauty and interest, but also because of their versatility, durability, and low maintenance. The subtle colors of both foliage and flower heads span the...
Read More

Resources

• Rugosa Rose 'Frau Dagmar Hastrup'
• Illinois Best Plants

Read More

Reminders

• Watch for Aphids
• Harden Warm-Season Transplants
• Move Houseplants
• Thin Fruit Trees
• Mow Lawns Frequently

Read More

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