Northern & Central Midwest
July, 2004
Regional Report
In the Garden
Shrubs for Structure and Summer Color
Most perennials that are commonly grown in the Midwest are herbaceous, meaning they die back to the ground in winter and then new shoots emerge from the crown the following spring. There is another group of plants that are technically woody shrubs, but...
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Resources
Web Finds
University of Illinois Garden Calendar The University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Garden Calendar is full of informational and...
Recipes
Fresh Fruit Tart Crust Ingredients
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
pinch of salt
5 tablespoons unsalted...
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Regional Reminders
- Continue to Take Care of Roses
- Cut Back Perennials for Rebloom
- Cut Back Unattractive Perennial Foliage
- Seed Fall Crops
- Water Soil Before Fertilizing Vegetables
