Northern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
September, 2005
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Colorful Echinacea
Earlier this year we reported about new fragrant echinacea varieties -- Sunrise and Sunset -- that have recently been introduced to the public. The parade of new coneflower introductions...
Ivy of the Year
Topiaries are all the rage in the gardening world. Not only do they make great outdoor plants, many can be brought indoors in fall and enjoyed in winter under the proper lighting conditions. Each...
Vole Control Bait Station
With the onset of falls cool weather, animals are making plans to overwinter in your yard. Voles are one of the main rodents that love to hang around and feed. There are many species. Some will...
Apples for Better Health
The old adage an apple a day, keeps the doctor away, is gaining more validity as Cornell University researchers find more health benefits from eating fresh apples. Recent research suggests that...
In the Garden
Just in Time for Spring!
Spring-blooming bulbs and annuals go hand in hand. They are a perfect match for each other, especially when planted together in the same bed. Imagine a flower bed bursting with jolly multi-colored pansies with a perfect white cloud of 'Ice Follies'...
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Resources
Books
Wildlife in the Garden Attracting Birds, Butterflies & Other Winged Wonders to Your Back Yard , by Kris Wetherbee,...
Tool or Gardening Product
Messenger Do you get a flu shot every year? Do you wish there was something similar for your garden? Well,...
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Regional Reminders
- Plan for Spring-Blooming Bulbs
- Switch to Fall Lawn Watering Schedule
- Renovate Lawns
- Feed Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Camellias
- Plant for Permanence
