Upper South Regional Report http://www.garden.org/regional/report/current/8 en-us Container Combos http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4378 One of the benefits -- and also one of the drawbacks -- of growing annuals in containers is that the possibilities for different combinations are truly infinite. While this can be somewhat daunting when it comes to decision-making, it's also lots of fun...
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Resources

  • National Center for Home Food Preservation
  • Identifying Backyard Bugs

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Reminders

  • Be Safe in the Sun and Heat
  • Water Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs
  • Divide and Replant Iris
  • Mow Lawns Higher
  • Replace Spring Vegetables

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]]> Container Combos http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4378 One of the benefits -- and also one of the drawbacks -- of growing annuals in containers is that the possibilities for different combinations are truly infinite. While this can be somewhat daunting when it comes to decision-making, it's also lots of fun...
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Resources

  • National Center for Home Food Preservation
  • Identifying Backyard Bugs

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Reminders

  • Be Safe in the Sun and Heat
  • Water Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs
  • Divide and Replant Iris
  • Mow Lawns Higher
  • Replace Spring Vegetables

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]]> Designing the Low Maintenance Garden http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4363 Gardening should be fun, not overwhelming. One way to keep it an enjoyable pastime is to think about maintenance when you think about design. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you plan and plant your landscape. Organize Your Space When...
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Resources

  • Lawn Care Simplified
  • The Soil Food Web

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Reminders

  • Transplant Successfully
  • Plant Dahlias
  • Harvest Rhubarb
  • Plant Pole Beans
  • Check Hardiness Zone

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]]> Container Combos http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4378 One of the benefits -- and also one of the drawbacks -- of growing annuals in containers is that the possibilities for different combinations are truly infinite. While this can be somewhat daunting when it comes to decision-making, it's also lots of fun...
Read More

Resources

  • National Center for Home Food Preservation
  • Identifying Backyard Bugs

Read More

Reminders

  • Be Safe in the Sun and Heat
  • Water Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs
  • Divide and Replant Iris
  • Mow Lawns Higher
  • Replace Spring Vegetables

Read More

]]> Wise Water Use http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4353 It's unlikely that anyone who gardens consciously plans on hurting the planet. Usually, our goal is to make the world more beautiful. Yet, how we tend the garden does, indeed, have an impact, either positive or negative, on the greater world around us....
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Resources

  • Landscape Sustainability Checkup
  • Drought-Tolerant Plants

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Reminders

  • Make It Beautiful
  • Plant, But Plan for Protection
  • Don't Rely On Your Memory
  • Experiment With Container Plantings
  • Do Your Research

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]]> Wise Water Use http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4353 It's unlikely that anyone who gardens consciously plans on hurting the planet. Usually, our goal is to make the world more beautiful. Yet, how we tend the garden does, indeed, have an impact, either positive or negative, on the greater world around us....
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Resources

  • Landscape Sustainability Checkup
  • Drought-Tolerant Plants

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Reminders

  • Make It Beautiful
  • Plant, But Plan for Protection
  • Don't Rely On Your Memory
  • Experiment With Container Plantings
  • Do Your Research

Read More

]]> How Sweet It Is http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4340 Once relegated to the Thanksgiving dinner table, sweet potatoes are more often finding their way onto our plates year-round, and not just for their wonderful flavor. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, in the form of beta-carotene, as...
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Resources

  • The World's Healthiest Foods
  • Collards

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Reminders

  • Prune and Tend Fruit Plants
  • Trim Ornamental Grasses and Clematis
  • Plant Early Vegetables in the Garden
  • Get the Garden Ready for Spring
  • Get Equpment and Supplies Ready

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]]> How Sweet It Is http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4340 Once relegated to the Thanksgiving dinner table, sweet potatoes are more often finding their way onto our plates year-round, and not just for their wonderful flavor. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, in the form of beta-carotene, as...
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Resources

  • The World's Healthiest Foods
  • Collards

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Reminders

  • Prune and Tend Fruit Plants
  • Trim Ornamental Grasses and Clematis
  • Plant Early Vegetables in the Garden
  • Get the Garden Ready for Spring
  • Get Equpment and Supplies Ready

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]]> Grow Your Own Fast Food This Winter http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4329 Green and growing houseplants are a wonderful antidote to winter's gray days, but why not up the ante and make them edible, too? Expensive to buy, home-grown microgreens provide fresh flavors at an economical price. Plus, it's easy to grown your own....
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Resources

  • Home Propagation of Houseplants
  • Houseplants

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Reminders

  • Plan for Berries
  • Start Early Vegetable Seeds
  • Brighten Long Days with Flowering Houseplants
  • Get Birdhouses Ready
  • Make Spring Flowers Come Early

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]]> Grow Your Own Fast Food This Winter http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4329 Green and growing houseplants are a wonderful antidote to winter's gray days, but why not up the ante and make them edible, too? Expensive to buy, home-grown microgreens provide fresh flavors at an economical price. Plus, it's easy to grown your own....
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Resources

  • Home Propagation of Houseplants
  • Houseplants

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Reminders

  • Plan for Berries
  • Start Early Vegetable Seeds
  • Brighten Long Days with Flowering Houseplants
  • Get Birdhouses Ready
  • Make Spring Flowers Come Early

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]]> Gardeners: Start Your Seeds! http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4316 Among the most satisfying of garden activities, seed starting can also be one of the most challenging and frustrating. Still, with a little forethought and planning, you can easily have a wide array of healthy transplants for the garden. What Are...
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Resources

  • Johnny's Selected Seeds Seed Starting Calendar
  • Feeding the Birds

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Reminders

  • Check Your Garden
  • Deal Safely with Snow and Ice
  • Inventory and Test Seeds
  • Nurture Your Houseplants
  • Study Your Garden

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