Coastal and Tropical South
March, 2007
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Win a School Garden During National Garden Month
April is National Garden Month, and for the fifth year in a row, National Gardening Association is asking every gardener to participate in and celebrate gardening during this month. Were...
Unusual Pure White Zinnia
Zinnias are versatile, easy-to-grow annual flowers that can be planted in annual gardens, perennial gardens, and containers. Many of the large-flowered, dahlia-type zinnias also make excellent cut...
Award-Winning Dwarf River Birch
Each year the Cary Award is given to trees and shrubs with outstanding characteristics that are not widely grown in home landscapes. Although the award is for plants adapted to New England, many...
Fencing Out Slugs
Slugs are the bane of many a gardener's existence. There are many devices available to control slugs, from beer traps to toxic baits. Now theres a new product that uses the most basic barrier...
In the Garden
Container Quandary
Every time you turn around it seems there's a new container on the market. How do you decide which ones will work best for you? There's no one-type-fits-all when it comes to choosing the right containers for your plants, yet choosing the right pot for a...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Manatee Gardening Day A full day of activities for gardeners is planned at the Manatee County Fairgrounds (1303 17th...
Favorite or New Plant
Tabeuia Springtime brings plenty of beautiful flowers to the tropical region, but a particular joy is...
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Regional Reminders
- Transplant Blue Flag Iris
- Stay Ahead of the Grasshoppers
- Make an Easy Pathway
- Watch for Tomato Leaf Miners
- Use Alternatives to Peat Moss
