Northern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
February, 2007
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Lime Green Cauliflower
There are few vegetables as majestic-looking and beautiful as the Romanesco cauliflower. This Italian heirloom hails from the coastal region between Rome and Naples. Romanesco cauliflower is noted...
Cold-Hardy Clumping Bamboos
Bamboos have become popular landscape plants for creating garden rooms, blocking unsightly views, or lending your garden an Asian feel. Bamboos are grouped as either running or clumping types....
Organic Strawberries Better for Fighting Cancer
Over the years weve reported about the various cancer-fighting compounds contained in many fresh fruits and vegetables. New research suggests that how the fruits and vegetables are grown may make...
New Biodegradable Seedling Pots
Many gardeners have used peat, coir, and other biodegradable pots to start their seedlings. The advantage of peat and coir pots over plastic is that the "pot and all" can be transplanted in...
In the Garden
Winter Wrap-Up
The days are getting longer and it won't be long until spring arrives in her full glory. We still have to slog through wet and wild February, but there's work out there to be done before the season starts. I love to visit public gardens in the winter....
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Resources
Shows & Events
Peninsula Home and Garden Show See what's new for the garden at the Peninsula Home and Garden Show, Feb. 23 to 25 at the San...
Clever Gardening Technique
Straight Hedges, Every Time! In order to keep boxwood hedges straight and tidy, use a piece of twine stretched between two...
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Regional Reminders
- Plant Annuals from Seed
- Patrol for Slugs
- Prevent Blossom Blight
- Spray Dormant Plants
- Provide Habitat
