Upper South
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
When Life Hands You a Lemon (Herb, That Is)
To be filed under the category of "everybody has to make a living" is the marketing technique of naming something as the "XYZ of the Year." So, it has come to pass that lemon balm has been named the 2007 Herb of the Year. I have no desire to cast...
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Resources
Books
Herbalpedia For more information than you ever imagined about herbs, Herbalpedia 2007 , edited by Maureen...
Tool or Gardening Product
Superthrive The packaging and ads are way older than old-school, to say nothing of over the top, but for a...
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Regional Reminders
- Plan for Spring Greens
- Start Cool-Season Transplants
- Tend Awakening Houseplants
- Visit a Garden Show
- Make Maple Syrup
