Upper South
November, 2006
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
California Law Supports School Gardens
The National Gardening Association has been supporting and promoting school gardens for more than 30 years. We recognize that school gardens help kids in many ways. Children who have been through...
New Tree for the Edible Landscape
Its not often that something new comes along in the world of yard trees, but a recently introduced tree native to northern China is not only widely adapted to American growing conditions, it...
Totally Recycled Plant Food
Gardeners are natural recyclers. They love to recycle pots, stakes, and even plants. If youre a thrifty gardener and you garden organically, this plant food made from earthworm castings may be...
Gardening Anywhere Book
Gardening on Pavement, Tables, and Hard Surfaces (Timber Press, 2004; $30) is more than just another container gardening book. Author George Schenk shows how you can garden literally anywhere....
In the Garden
Enriching the Winter Garden with Native Plants
"Landscaping for winter interest" is more than a catch phrase. Although the garden in winter may not have the colorful draw of spring and summer, or even of fall, having something pleasant to look at during the winter -- at least while gazing out the...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Garven Woodland Gardens Holiday Lights Holiday light displays can bring out the child in all of us, but why not add to the pleasure by...
Tool or Gardening Product
West County Gardener Waterproof Gloves One of my early New Year's resolutions is to work more outside in the garden this winter. Long...
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Regional Reminders
- Caring for Holiday Plants
- Prepare for Living Christmas Tree
- Protect Young Tree Trunks
- Plant Amaryllis and Paper White Narcissus
- Control Mealybugs on African Violets
