Coastal and Tropical South
December, 2005
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Keeping Paper White Narcissus From Flopping
Paper white narcissus are popular bulbs for forcing indoors. The fragrant, white flowers are hopeful signs of spring. However, the tall flower stalks and leaves flop over easily, and even though...
Unusual Night-Scented Geraniums
Many gardeners love scented geraniums ( Pelargonium ) for their foliage that releases fragrance when the leaves are rubbed. Gardeners may be less familiar with other members of the Pelargonium...
An Intelligent Indoor Plant Light
Its great to brighten up a cold winter day by growing plants under lights indoors. Even a small African violet or orchid on a desk or table can help lift spirits. Now a new indoor plant light...
The Complete Houseplant Resource
Houseplants are often a spontaneous purchase at the garden center, big box, or grocery store. Its hard to resist a lush palm, flowering orchid, or fragrant gardenia. Houseplants are certainly a...
In the Garden
Stretching Seasons
Resilient is a word we hear spoken frequently to describe the spirit of our region, and it is well deserved. So is the reputation of our "perennial annuals." Our climate is theoretically ideal for many annual plants to grow nonstop, so long as we meet...
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Resources
Web Finds
Science For Families By now the cherubs have been out of school nearly a week, there's still a few days before those...
Tool or Gardening Product
Fiskars Loop Handle Bypass Pruners If you're tired of pruners that are too big for your hands, try these. They cut very easily, with...
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Regional Reminders
- Recycle Trees, Please
- Diagnosing Parsley Problems
- Cut Down Nipped Perennials
- Prune Hollies
- Caring for Sasanquas
