Lower South
February, 2005
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Fragrant Coneflowers
Coneflowers are well loved as wildflowers, perennial garden flowers, and medicinal herbs. Now you can add "fragrant cut flowers" to their list of assets. Echinacea 'Sunrise' and Echinacea...
Exciting New Annual Flowers
While we all love to come upon a totally new plant we've never seen before, new variations on old favorites -- such as these six new flower introductions -- can be just as tempting. 'Magellan...
New Tomato Varieties for 2005
Tomato is the king of the vegetable garden. There are hundreds of varieties available, and no matter how many you grow, there's always the temptation to try one more. Here are some of the latest...
Earthworm Castings Repel Insects
It's widely known that earthworm castings (droppings) are a great fertilizer (especially for container plants) and can suppress soil diseases. Now, research from Germany has found that not only do...
In the Garden
It's Spring Vegetable Gardening Time
Spring vegetable gardening season is upon us! Wise gardeners know that careful preparation and timely action are key ingredients for improving your chances of a bountiful harvest later.
About the Soil
Soil preparation is among the most neglected...
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Resources
Web Finds
Pruning Methods Need help with rose pruning? No, I'm not talking about someone who'll come out and prune your...
Favorite or New Plant
Oregano Need a plant that will do well spilling over the sides of a container or growing as a ground...
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Regional Reminders
- Last Call for Bare-Root Planting
- Prune Roses
- Oil Your Pests
- Don't Overwater Houseplants
- Trim Ornamental Grasses
