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            Middle South Bi-Weekly Regional Gardening Report
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            <title>Easy-Care Sempervivums</title>
            <link>http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4368</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
<p>
    What's not to love about a plant whose name translates to "always alive?" Sempervivums (semper, meaning "always," and vivo, meaning "alive") are commonly called hens-and-chicks, for obvious reasons, and houseleeks, for obscure ones. Whatever you call...<br/>
    <a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/inmygarden/4368">Read
        More</a>
</p>
<h4>Resources</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Succulent Plant Page</li>
        <li></li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/gv/4368">Read More</a></p>
<h4>Reminders</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Prune Spring-Flowering Shrubs</li>
        <li>Water Properly</li>
        <li>Plant in Rows</li>
        <li>Support Floppy Plants</li>
        <li>Use Row Covers</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/reminders/4368">Read More</a></p>
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            <title>Easy-Care Sempervivums</title>
            <link>http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4368</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
<p>
    What's not to love about a plant whose name translates to "always alive?" Sempervivums (semper, meaning "always," and vivo, meaning "alive") are commonly called hens-and-chicks, for obvious reasons, and houseleeks, for obscure ones. Whatever you call...<br/>
    <a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/inmygarden/4368">Read
        More</a>
</p>
<h4>Resources</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Succulent Plant Page</li>
        <li></li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/gv/4368">Read More</a></p>
<h4>Reminders</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Prune Spring-Flowering Shrubs</li>
        <li>Water Properly</li>
        <li>Plant in Rows</li>
        <li>Support Floppy Plants</li>
        <li>Use Row Covers</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/reminders/4368">Read More</a></p>
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            <title>Meet the Eco-Friendly Rain Garden</title>
            <link>http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4348</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
<p>
    Rain gardens are a simple and effective way to minimize both water pollution and storm water damage.  Never heard of this type of landscape feature?

A rain garden is simply a low area that is planted with a variety of shrubs and perennials that are...<br/>
    <a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/inmygarden/4348">Read
        More</a>
</p>
<h4>Resources</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Tour of Southern England</li>
        <li>Carolinas Gardener's Handbook</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/gv/4348">Read More</a></p>
<h4>Reminders</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Harden Off Seedlings</li>
        <li>Watch for Aphids</li>
        <li>Evaluate Bulbs</li>
        <li>Divide Cannas</li>
        <li>Thin Root Crops</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/reminders/4348">Read More</a></p>
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            <title>Meet the Eco-Friendly Rain Garden</title>
            <link>http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4348</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
<p>
    Rain gardens are a simple and effective way to minimize both water pollution and storm water damage.  Never heard of this type of landscape feature?

A rain garden is simply a low area that is planted with a variety of shrubs and perennials that are...<br/>
    <a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/inmygarden/4348">Read
        More</a>
</p>
<h4>Resources</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Tour of Southern England</li>
        <li>Carolinas Gardener's Handbook</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/gv/4348">Read More</a></p>
<h4>Reminders</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Harden Off Seedlings</li>
        <li>Watch for Aphids</li>
        <li>Evaluate Bulbs</li>
        <li>Divide Cannas</li>
        <li>Thin Root Crops</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/reminders/4348">Read More</a></p>
            ]]></description>
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            <title>Bragging About Blueberries</title>
            <link>http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4336</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
<p>
    Blueberries are unmatched by other small home-grown fruits in the Middle South for their health benefits, as well as easy cultivation when soil conditions are made right.  In fact, the list of noteworthy nutritional benefits is so long and varied it's...<br/>
    <a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/inmygarden/4336">Read
        More</a>
</p>
<h4>Resources</h4>
<ul>
        <li>A Practical Guide to Pruning</li>
        <li>'Wisley Supreme' Witch Hazel</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/gv/4336">Read More</a></p>
<h4>Reminders</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Pinch Seedlings of Annuals</li>
        <li>Feed Perennials</li>
        <li>Deadhead Daffodils</li>
        <li>Finish Pruning</li>
        <li>Plant Large Woodies Now</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/reminders/4336">Read More</a></p>
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        <item>
            <title>Bragging About Blueberries</title>
            <link>http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4336</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
<p>
    Blueberries are unmatched by other small home-grown fruits in the Middle South for their health benefits, as well as easy cultivation when soil conditions are made right.  In fact, the list of noteworthy nutritional benefits is so long and varied it's...<br/>
    <a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/inmygarden/4336">Read
        More</a>
</p>
<h4>Resources</h4>
<ul>
        <li>A Practical Guide to Pruning</li>
        <li>'Wisley Supreme' Witch Hazel</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/gv/4336">Read More</a></p>
<h4>Reminders</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Pinch Seedlings of Annuals</li>
        <li>Feed Perennials</li>
        <li>Deadhead Daffodils</li>
        <li>Finish Pruning</li>
        <li>Plant Large Woodies Now</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/reminders/4336">Read More</a></p>
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            <title>Easy-to-Grow Aloe Vera</title>
            <link>http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4328</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
<p>
    Those who know me well will not be surprised to hear that I'm not the caretaker of a large collection of houseplants.  I dress my home with plants much the way I dress myself -- for the occasion at hand -- and then I'm ready for a change.  There is one...<br/>
    <a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/inmygarden/4328">Read
        More</a>
</p>
<h4>Resources</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Davidson Symposium</li>
        <li>Hortitopia</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/gv/4328">Read More</a></p>
<h4>Reminders</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Spruce Up Lenten Roses</li>
        <li>Spring Clean Birdhouses</li>
        <li>Check for Scale Insects</li>
        <li>Prune Non-Blooming Evergreens</li>
        <li>Root Tuberous Begonias</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/reminders/4328">Read More</a></p>
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        <item>
            <title>Easy-to-Grow Aloe Vera</title>
            <link>http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4328</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
<p>
    Those who know me well will not be surprised to hear that I'm not the caretaker of a large collection of houseplants.  I dress my home with plants much the way I dress myself -- for the occasion at hand -- and then I'm ready for a change.  There is one...<br/>
    <a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/inmygarden/4328">Read
        More</a>
</p>
<h4>Resources</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Davidson Symposium</li>
        <li>Hortitopia</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/gv/4328">Read More</a></p>
<h4>Reminders</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Spruce Up Lenten Roses</li>
        <li>Spring Clean Birdhouses</li>
        <li>Check for Scale Insects</li>
        <li>Prune Non-Blooming Evergreens</li>
        <li>Root Tuberous Begonias</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/reminders/4328">Read More</a></p>
            ]]></description>
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            <title>From Seed to Success</title>
            <link>http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4317</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
<p>
    For many do-it-yourself gardeners, there's nothing more satisfying than growing vegetable plants from a tiny seed.  If you have time, as well as a bit of indoor or outdoor growing space, you too can produce your own transplants or garden-grown...<br/>
    <a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/inmygarden/4317">Read
        More</a>
</p>
<h4>Resources</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Making More Plants</li>
        <li>Dramm Compact Shear</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/gv/4317">Read More</a></p>
<h4>Reminders</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Continue Irrigation</li>
        <li>Decorate Window Boxes</li>
        <li>Sharpen Cutting Tools</li>
        <li>Visit Public Gardens</li>
        <li>Treat Scale Insects</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/reminders/4317">Read More</a></p>
            ]]></description>
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        <item>
            <title>From Seed to Success</title>
            <link>http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4317</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
<p>
    For many do-it-yourself gardeners, there's nothing more satisfying than growing vegetable plants from a tiny seed.  If you have time, as well as a bit of indoor or outdoor growing space, you too can produce your own transplants or garden-grown...<br/>
    <a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/inmygarden/4317">Read
        More</a>
</p>
<h4>Resources</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Making More Plants</li>
        <li>Dramm Compact Shear</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/gv/4317">Read More</a></p>
<h4>Reminders</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Continue Irrigation</li>
        <li>Decorate Window Boxes</li>
        <li>Sharpen Cutting Tools</li>
        <li>Visit Public Gardens</li>
        <li>Treat Scale Insects</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/reminders/4317">Read More</a></p>
            ]]></description>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>Easy-Care Sempervivums</title>
            <link>http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4368</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
<p>
    What's not to love about a plant whose name translates to "always alive?" Sempervivums (semper, meaning "always," and vivo, meaning "alive") are commonly called hens-and-chicks, for obvious reasons, and houseleeks, for obscure ones. Whatever you call...<br/>
    <a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/inmygarden/4368">Read
        More</a>
</p>
<h4>Resources</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Succulent Plant Page</li>
        <li></li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/gv/4368">Read More</a></p>
<h4>Reminders</h4>
<ul>
        <li>Prune Spring-Flowering Shrubs</li>
        <li>Water Properly</li>
        <li>Plant in Rows</li>
        <li>Support Floppy Plants</li>
        <li>Use Row Covers</li>
    </ul>
<p><a href="http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/reminders/4368">Read More</a></p>
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