National Gardening Association

October 12, 2006
Middle South
By Suzanne DeJohn,
Candler, NC

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In My Garden

Welcome Autumn with Dried Flowers

There's a cold front moving in this weekend, with scattered frosts predicted throughout our region. That means it's time to harvest the last of the tender plants -- green tomatoes, basil, peppers ... and flowers. I've been busy gathering flowers for...
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Resources

Shows & Events

Scarecrows and More at Atlanta Botanical Garden There's fun stuff happening at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Scarecrows in the Garden, which runs...

Favorite or New Plant

Coneflower Cultivars Coneflowers (Echinacea) are beautiful, but the plants can be tall and rangy -- ideal for an...

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Regional Reminders

Avoid Overwatering Houseplants
Water Trees and Shrubs
Mark Location of Perennials
Recycle Leaves
Landscape to Conserve Heat

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National News

From NGA Editors

Research Links Acid Rain to Sugar Maple Decline

Colorful fall foliage is one of the characteristic signs of autumn throughout much of the eastern United States, and sugar maples, with their brilliant orange and red leaf colors, are one of the...

Gold Medal Dogwood

Since 1978 the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has annually recognized outstanding trees, shrubs, and woody vines. These plants are awarded the PHS Gold Medal for their eye appeal,...

New Technique for Protecting Blackberries

Trailing blackberry varieties such as ‘Siskiyou’ and ‘Chester Thornless’ are popular for their large-sized fruits and heavy production. But little commercial production of trailing blackberries...

Warmer, Wetter Winter?

Trying to predict the severity of the upcoming winter in October is like trying to predict the winner of the Super Bowl in November. But over the years atmospheric researchers have found that one...

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October 12, 2006 Middle South By Suzanne DeJohn, Candler, NC