Lower South
January, 2005
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Best Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners
Are you sometimes overwhelmed by the number of vegetable varieties available? Wouldn't it be great if you could know, before you plant, which varieties will perform best in your area?...
Fish Emulsion Stops Damping Off
If you've ever started seeds, you've undoubtedly experienced having seedlings suddenly keel over at the soil line. This condition, called damping off, is typically caused by two different fungi:...
Antique Roses for the South
Antique roses continue to be the rage across the United States. However, most information on the best varieties to grow is geared towards gardeners in cooler climates, such as...
Sweet Road Salt
Tis the season for ice and snow in most parts of the country. As any gardener knows, rock salt used on roadways is effective at deicing the pavement. However, it also harms lawns and roadside...
In the Garden
Green Up Your Home
Winter can be rather dreary outdoors, especially when grey clouds linger. Freezing weather has taken much of the color from our landscapes, so now is a good time to focus on our indoor gardens. That's right, tending houseplants is gardening, too!...
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Resources
Web Finds
Houseplant Lighting Help These two Web sites offer very helpful information on houseplants and their lighting needs....
Clever Gardening Technique
Take Guesswork Out of Watering Houseplants Watering plants properly can involve some guesswork, especially during winter when our...
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Regional Reminders
- Plant Woody Ornamentals
- Plant Cool-Season Veggies
- Sow Seeds Indoors
- Prune Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Wisely
- Choose Smaller Bare-Root Plants
