Middle South
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
The Language of the Garden
My mother was a woman of few words and not given to much in the way of chitchat. So in her later years, as I telephoned more and more frequently to check on her, it was sometimes challenging to find things to talk about. Over the last few years,...
Read more »
Resources
Clever Gardening Technique
Make Gardens Accessible If you are finding it more and more difficult to continue gardening because of physical...
Web Finds
Garden Forever The Garden Forever Web site is devoted to providing gardening information to people of all...
Read more »
Regional Reminders
- Cover Frost-Heaved Bulbs and Perennials
- Repot Houseplants
- Start Leeks and Onions
- Watch for Whiteflies
- Plant Deciduous Trees
