Coastal and Tropical South
July, 2006
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Grow a Fall Crop of Strawberries
Strawberry lovers take heart; for those who cant get enough fresh strawberries and wish the June crop produced over a longer period, there may be a solution. A new cropping technique developed by...
New, Natural Weed Killer
Summertime means weeding time for most gardeners. While the old methods of hand pulling and hoeing are still the most effective, sometimes youd just like to spray those weeds to get rid of them....
Unique Pine Tree
Evergreen trees fill many roles in the landscape. They block unsightly views, provide a dark backdrop to colorful flowering shrubs and perennials, and create habitat for birds and wildlife. Its a...
Free Guide for Organic Gardeners
The number of organic farmers, as well as the number of acres devoted to organic growing methods, has increased steadily for the past 10 years. This increase creates a need for up-to-date growing...
In the Garden
Cool Blues
On a hot afternoon the colors in your garden can make the difference between it feeling like an oasis or a mirage. For flowers, hardscape, and furniture -- think blue!
Powerful Cooling
Bright yellow and red will warm your heart, too much at 4...
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Resources
Web Finds
Hummingbirds of Florida On Hummingbirds of Florida you'll find a good list of plants, native and otherwise, that are...
Favorite or New Plant
Queen's Wreath Also called purple wreath or sandpaper vine, this verbena relative can tolerate slightly freezing...
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Regional Reminders
- Meet Lacebugs
- Start Citrus From Seed
- Clear Debris
- Replace Wornout Hoses
- Prevent Lawn Fungus
