Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
May, 2007
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Veggie Gardening More Popular Than Flower Gardening
If we believe the English are trendsetters in the gardening world, then we all better tune up our veggie beds. Vegetable gardening has always been the poor cousin to flower gardening in England...
Best Ground Covers for Roadsides
With an increased concern about the use of herbicides and pesticides on lawns, many gardeners are looking for alternative plants to grow along roadsides or on slopes. To help gardeners make the...
Fragrant, Deep Purple Climbing Rose
Climbing roses can make dramatic statements, and a new variety with unusually colored, strongly fragrant flowers promises plenty of drama. Night Owl combines deep, rich violet, nearly black...
Efficient Tool for Watering Trees and Shrubs
Water and fertilizer is essential for healthy tree and shrub growth, however just sprinkling water and fertilizer on the soil surface around plants can be wasteful and doesnt get the moisture and...
In the Garden
Kick-Start Your Summer Garden
No more waiting and wondering if we'll have more cold, rainy weather. No more debating whether to put in those seeds and transplants of heat-loving veggies and posies. Go for it! Remove those cold-weather cloches, and let the plants unfurl their...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
Attract Butterflies and Bees To attract butterflies to your garden, plant asters, lantanas, butterfly bush, marigolds, sweet...
Clever Gardening Technique
Protect Baby Plants Use plastic baskets from cherry tomatoes or strawberries to protect newly sprouted...
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Regional Reminders
- Plant Summer-Loving Veggies
- Plant Posies
- Feed Strawberries
- Add Mulch
- Don't Recycle Your Weeds!
