Western Mountains and High Plains
February, 2007
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Bird Watching
It may be early for birds to start their spring migration, but its still a good time to check in with our feathered friends to see how theyre doing. During the 10th Annual Great Backyard Bird...
New Space-Saving Squash
Summer squash varieties come in many different shapes and colors, and some of the most unique are the patty pans. Often compared to flying saucers, these varieties combine the rich summer squash...
New Double-Flowered Hellebore
Dan Hinkley, formerly of Heronswood Nursery fame, has been breeding hellebores, also called Christmas roses, for years. His selections have expanded the color and form of hellebore flowers...
New/Old Garden Hoes
Many home gardeners are clever recyclers, and are adept at finding new ways to use an old product or tool in the garden. If youre in this category, then youll appreciate the idea behind Rogue...
In the Garden
Mistakes Can Spoil the Landscape
Finally the snow is receding and we can begin to see some of the lawn and other plants in the landscape. When there's not much to do outside but let the snow soak in, it's a good time to take a good look at your landscape to see if some changes might...
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Resources
Web Finds
Mailorder Gardening Association Garden and plant catalogs help to inspire us for the upcoming season and show the many...
Favorite or New Plant
Blue Fescue Blue fescue grasses ( Festuca ovina ) are among the most attractive and tame ornamental grasses....
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Regional Reminders
- Read Seed Packets
- Clean Indoor Pots and Saucers
- Plant Cool-Season Seeds
- Thin Out Old Shrubs
- Check Bulbs
