Northern & Central Midwest
May, 2005
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
ARS Member's Choice Rose
Since 2003 The American Rose Society (ARS) has awarded a Members Choice Award each year to the rose that receives the highest kudos from ARS members. The award covers roses introduced to the...
Grow Bigger Potatoes
If youre hoping to grow the biggest potatoes possible this summer, try adding more calcium to the soil. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin in Madison grew Russet Burbank potatoes in...
Simpler Seeding
Planting your garden from seed just got a little simpler. SeedBallz is a new product that features seeds encased in a marble-sized clay and sand ball. To plant, just spread the balls on top of the...
Rebecca's Garden Helps Seniors
Gardening continues to be one of the most important pastimes for older adults, but even healthy seniors can lose interest in this hobby because of brief illness, injury, or lack of companionship....
In the Garden
Pinch Your Flowers; They'll Love You For It!
I helped my mother plant a flower garden in Texas in late March (yes, you can plant in late March in Dallas -- that's why I go at that time of year!). We planted some perennials but mostly annuals in a prominent bed just off her back patio. After we'd...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
Dichondra My new favorite for hanging baskets is Dichondra micrantha , also called kidneyweed. It is a...
Clever Gardening Technique
Movable Trellises Make House Maintenance Easier Do you paint your house every couple of years and have a love-hate relationship with the...
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Regional Reminders
- Pinch First-Year Strawberry Blossoms
- Plant Warm-Season Crops
- Take Care of Your Peonies
- Nip Rose Problems in the Bud
- Monitor Container Plants for Moisture
