New England
August, 2006
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Burgundy Contorted Hazelnut
Contorted hazelnut ( Corylus avellana ), or Harry Lauders walking stick, is a deciduous shrub known for its interesting, crooked branches that are most evident once the leaves drop. A new variety...
Win A Tiller
Gardeners know the key to success in any garden is healthy soil, and that requires regular additions of organic matter. A tiller can be a valuable tool for incorporating organic matter and other...
A Fountain That Runs on Sunlight
Garden accessories are all the rage, and water features are one of the favorites of home gardeners. Fountains, babbling brooks, and waterfalls are beautiful additions to a garden, but they can be...
No More Front Lawns
In most American households, food gardens are relegated to the back yard. But front-yard vegetable gardens were the norm back in the early 20th century, when yards were used primarily to produce...
In the Garden
Making More of a Good Thing
The arrival of spring is an exciting time for gardeners (ok, sometimes frenetic) because it's a time for starting anew -- new gardens, new plants, new hopes and dreams. Then the summer rolls along and we slide into maintenance mode, which, frankly, can...
Read more »
Resources
Favorite or New Plant
'Sunset' Echinacea Echinacea 'Sunset', one of the new Big Sky series from Itsaul Nurseries in Atlanta, GA, has...
Clever Gardening Technique
Vacation-Proofing Container Plants To help plants survive while you are on vacation, group outdoor containers -- especially clay...
Read more »
Regional Reminders
- Shear Low-Growing Perennials
- Spray for Blackspot on Roses
- Stop Pruning Trees and Shrubs
- Tending Plants in Rainy Weather
- Pick and Freeze Berries
