Pacific Northwest
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
Creating a Haven for Feathered Friends
Bird-watching is a hobby I really enjoy, and I've carefully created a backyard haven to attract birds of all kinds. In fact, of all the wildlife that visits my garden, birds are the most welcome. I find their antics at the feeders quite amusing, and I...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Local Farmer's Markets Regional farmer's markets are opening their stands throughout April and May as produce, flower,...
Web Finds
National Bird-Feeding Society The National Bird-Feeding Society Web site is a wonderful resource for bird lovers. It's...
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Regional Reminders
- Mulch Now or Forever Hoe Your Weeds
- Keep Container Plants Happy
- Deadhead Rhododendrons
- Harden Off Tender Seedlings
- Plant Summer-Flowering Bulbs
