National Gardening Association

February 16, 2006
Pacific Northwest
By Patt Kasa,
Seattle, WA

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In My Garden

Rose Essentials

Growing hybrid tea and floribunda roses in the Pacific Northwest can be a challenge because despite all the coddling we give them, our cool, wet summers are not at all to their liking. I've found that the best approach is planting the most...
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Resources

Books

Companion Planting with Flowers If you've ever wondered about companion planting, here's a fun book that explores the topic in...

Clever Gardening Technique

Buying the Best Bedding Plants With our short growing season, many flowers are best started in the garden as transplants rather...

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Regional Reminders

Check Houseplants for Mites
Start Onion Seeds
Add Wood Ashes
Take Geranium Cuttings
Keep Spring Bulbs Mulched

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National News

From NGA Editors

Award-Winning Roses

There are literally hundreds of rose varieties available for gardeners to plant. In order to help us choose the best ones, the All-America Rose Selections organization tests new varieties for two...

A Deer Control Roundup

Deer are a big problem for gardeners in many areas of the country. While there are a plethora of home and commercial remedies and deterrent methods available, it can be hard to differentiate...

A Better Solution for Powdery Mildew

For a number of years baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) sprays have been recommended for controlling powdery mildew and black spot fungal diseases on roses, phlox, and other garden plants. Baking...

New Arabian Lilac

Lilacs ( Syringa sp.) are popular ornamental shrubs in many northern gardens. The Arabian lilac ( Vitex trifolium purpurea ‘Fascination’), while not a true lilac, is a good alternative for...

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February 16, 2006 Pacific Northwest By Patt Kasa, Seattle, WA