Pacific Northwest
October, 2007
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Thornless Lime Tree for Containers
Dwarf citrus trees make great container plants because they are adaptable to both indoor and outdoor conditions and produce fruit while taking up very little space. In warm climates (USDA zones...
Handy Tool for Cleaning Up Dropped Fruits
There are many tools for raking and removing leaves that drop on our lawns and gardens, but when it comes to picking up fallen nuts and fruits, most of us resort to picking them up by hand or...
Fruits and Vegetables Are Bigger But Not Better
Large strawberries, huge watermelons, bigger tomatoes -- it seems we have a fascination with large fruits and vegetables. However, in the quest to grow larger and higher-yielding produce, we may...
Perennial Vegetables That Keep on Giving
While perennial flowers have been popular for many years, little attention has been paid to perennial vegetables. Most gardeners think of vegetables as annual crops. In his new book, Perennial...
In the Garden
Mulching Your Garden Shows You Care
Mother Nature is sending those subtle hints again, and her timing is usually so impeccable that I try to pay attention and take my gardening cues from her. It's really no coincidence that leaves fall in the autumn to provide nurturing mulch around...
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Resources
Books
Northwest Garden Style Northwest Garden Style, by Jan Kowalczewski Whitner (Sasquatch Books, 1996; $20), is a...
Clever Gardening Technique
Flowers to Brighten the Gray Winter Months I like to enjoy the cheerful flowers of geraniums during the winter as well as during the summer....
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Regional Reminders
- Reduce Plant Disease
- Plant Tulips
- Monitor Houseplants
- Caring for Chrysanthemums
- Fertilize Lawns
