Southern 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
PREPARING GARDEN SOIL
Raised beds with lots of organic matter dug in provide "growing-only, no-walking" areas that encourage extensive healthy root growth and allow more thorough drainage. Here%s how to get some started.
After clipping and digging in green manure...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
SWEET POTATOES Sweet potato sets can be started indoors now for planting outside in May. Place small-to-medium...
Clever Gardening Technique
GARDEN CARRYALL Use a shallow, compartmented plastic basket with a handle as a garden carryall for seed...
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Regional Reminders
- DON%T SOAK SEEDS
- PLANNING YOUR GARDEN
- FINGER-FLICKING ROSE SHOOTS
- FERTILIZE LESS, MOW LESS
- SCENTED GERANIUMS
