Coastal and Tropical South
April, 2005
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Snowberries
Snowberries are little-used landscape shrubs, but that may change soon. A new line of snowberries from the Netherlands is being introduced that will expand home gardeners options for growing...
Plant Your Perennials High
Recent research from Cornell Universitys Flower Bulb Research Program has shown that planting perennial flowers higher in the soil may result in better growth and survival. High planting...
Italian Schools Go Organic
Italians are known for their pride in preparing and serving high-quality food. Now they have become pioneers in instituting the use of organic foods in schools across the country. Since 2000 the...
Schools Grow Butterflies and Birds
School gardening is becoming more popular as teachers and parents realize the benefits to learning that this hands-on education offers. Now major corporations are getting involved. The Hilton...
In the Garden
Pots of Gold
Everyone's time is valuable, and gardening should not waste it. Depending on how you like to spend your precious time, container gardening may be your cup of tea.
Why pots? If you'd rather plant than dig, if you like to water plants every day or so...
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Resources
Web Finds
Vegetable Gardening in Containers From the Texas A & M Cooperative Extension Service comes this Vegetable Gardening in Containers...
Books
Snakes to Know U.S. Guide to Venomous Snakes and their Mimics , by Scott Shupe (Stoeger Publishing, 2005;...
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Regional Reminders
- Empty Plant Saucers
- Submerge Pots in Water Garden
- Consider Pros and Cons of Plastic and Clay Pots
- Deterring Birds From Nesting in Hanging Baskets
- Use Soluble Fertilizer for Containers
