Inland Northwest, High Desert
June, 2004
Regional Report
In the Garden
What's in a Name?
Behold the wild mock orange ( Philadelphus lewisii ), Idaho's state flower. She also is called "syringa" as in lilacs, but she's not really a lilac. Sunset's Western Garden Book says she rarely grows as a tree form. It also says she wants regular...
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Resources
Web Finds
Arbor Day Foundation The National Arbor Day Foundation Web site is worth a visit. They've updated their hardiness...
Recipes
Garlic Snow Peas These are good and crunchy.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons oil
2 or 3 cloves garlic, finely...
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Regional Reminders
- Save Some Thistle for the Butterflies
- Putting Soaker Hoses to Work
- Feeding Roses
- Prolong the Blooming
- Keep After the Weeds
