Mid-Atlantic
March, 2005
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Orchids for Dummies
Orchids are one of the hottest plants in the United States. They are second only to poinsettias as the most popular potted plant, and they are becoming more widely available. You can find orchids...
Colorful Asparagus Beans
Asparagus beans are the oriental version of our popular pole bean. They love warm weather, growing vigorously and producing an abundance of long, thin, crunchy beans with small seeds. They are...
Eat My Car
Toyota Motor Corporation is developing new plastic products made from natural materials to be used in building their cars. Bioplastics are biodegradable, their production doesnt increase the...
Best Lamium for Shade
The Chicago Botanic Garden has evaluated 21 different dead nettles ( Lamium ) over the past six years to determine the best varieties in their USDA zone 5 climate. Lamium is a colorful shade or...
In the Garden
Missing: 997 Crocus
Well, I've searched and my husband has searched, and there is a disturbing dearth of crocus in my garden this year. So far, only three, count 'em (we did!) ... three.
Now, ordinarily I am as thrilled as the next person to see crocus blooming in...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Maryland Spring Wildflower Tours The Maryland Native Plant Society offers an extensive list of field trips, wildflower farm tours,...
Web Finds
Starting Garden Transplants at Home Starting Garden Transplants at Home from Iowa State University offers all the basics on home...
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Regional Reminders
- Transplant Wayward Bulbs
- Control Crabgrass
- Test Soil
- Condition Seedlings
- Plant Early Crops
