Northern & Central Midwest
November, 2007
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Colorful Japanese Forest Grass
Japanese forest grass ( Hakonechloa macra ) is an attractive, clumping ornamental grass that looks stunning planted as a ground cover along a walkway or on a bank. The leaves are usually a bright...
New Continuous Input Composter
With the bevy of fallen leaves, grass clippings, and old flower and vegetable plants, fall is a great time to compost yard waste. While there are many home compost units on the market, here is a...
Award-Winning Japanese Hornbeam
Since 1978 the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has recognized outstanding trees, shrubs, and woody vines with a special gold medal award. The plants are evaluated for performance, pest and...
Sky Farming of the Future
Small-space gardeners with only a deck and patio have been told for years to utilize the vertical space above beds and planters for growing more plants. Now Dickson Despommier, professor of...
In the Garden
A Few Fall Tasks
Some of us have had a frost, some of us haven't yet. But the end of the gardening season is near, and it always energizes me to clean up the garden. I still have plenty of healthy greens growing, so I won't be able to do the entire garden at once. I...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Wonderland Express Kick off the holiday season by taking a magical trip to a winter wonderland of twinkling lights...
Books
Growing Organic Vegetables and Herbs Burpee's The Complete Vegetable & Herb Gardener; A Guide to Growing Your Garden Organically , by...
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Regional Reminders
- Inspect Houseplants
- Clean Up Garden Tools
- Winterize Your Pond
- Prepare Soil for Spring Planting
- Plant Bulbs
