Northern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
February, 2006
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New ÂBlack Pearl Tomato
Over the last 20 years there has been a color revolution in the tomato world. What was traditionally a round, red fruit now comes in a variety of shapes, such as oval, wrinkled, and pointed; and...
Dispelling Garden Remedy Myths
Weve all heard, and probably tried, a few home remedies in our gardens with the hope that the spray or powder from the kitchen cabinet could provide a safe and effective way to kill pests....
New Dwarf AngelÂs Trumpet
Angels trumpet ( Brugmansia ) is a tropical tree that produces large, fragrant, pendulous flowers in summer. They have become especially popular for planting in containers on decks and patios....
Glow-in-the-Dark Roses
What will they think of next? In an ever-expanding desire to reach a broader market for their products, a Dutch flower company has created the first glow-in-the-dark cut flowers. Freshly...
In the Garden
Winter Cactus Care
I was never a fan of cactus and succulents until I went to work as a gardener at Sunset magazine. We had an extensive cactus garden that was bursting with many different varieties from all over the world. It was built on a mound to facilitate...
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Resources
Shows & Events
54th Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition Don't miss the San Francisco Orchid Society's big show, "Hot House Hotties and Their Cool...
Tool or Gardening Product
Fiskars Transplanting Spade Fiskars makes a wonderful digging tool if you happen to have hard, adobe clay soil in your...
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Regional Reminders
- Prune Deciduous Plants
- Plant for Spring Color
- Groom Garden Beds
- Cultivate Soil
- Plant Bare-Root Stock
