Northern & Central Midwest
October, 2004
Regional Report
In the Garden
Beware the Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer -- sounds somewhat attractive, doesn't it? This devastating imported beetle was first discovered in the U.S. in 2002, and since then it has killed over 8 million white and green ash trees in 13 counties in Michigan. Isolated...
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Resources
Web Finds
Emerald Ash Borer Information Site For the latest information (and photos) on the emerald ash borer, check out this Emerald Ash...
Favorite or New Plant
Diablo Ninebark Hardy to Zone 2, the diablo ninebark ( Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo') is a tough landscape...
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Regional Reminders
- Water Your Plants This Fall
- Reuse Container Soil
- Store Summer-Blooming Bulbs
- Watch for Pests on Houseplants
- Clean Up the Vegetable Garden
