Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
December, 2007
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Rainbow-Colored Corn
We often think of corn as an edible crop and not -- except for fall decorations -- as an ornamental one, too. That could change with the introduction of new corn varieties with multi-colored...
How to Top-Dress Lawns with Compost
Organic lawn care experts recommend top-dressing your lawn with compost to improve the quality and health of your grass. But application guidelines are not always readily available. Researchers at...
New Miniature Eggplant
Eggplants are classic ornamental edibles. The beautiful plants, stunning pink star-shaped flowers, and colorful fruits make eggplants excellent additions to a vegetable garden, flower garden, or...
Attractive Houseplant Terrarium
Terrariums are useful for growing plants indoors without expensive and space-consuming lights and growth chambers. Plus, when the terrarium is attractively designed, it can become a focal point in...
In the Garden
Make Your Own Wreath or Garland
Wreaths and garlands, valance hangings, and table decorations resplendent in fruits and leaves of the season, graced with velvet and ribbons, or simply highlighted with a solitary ornament; these glories are easy to make and wonderful to receive.
In...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Rose Pruning Demonstration On Saturday, January 5, at 10 a.m., in Van de Kamp Hall, Descanso Garden's Rose Curator Wen Wang...
Favorite or New Plant
Purslane, the Edible Weed It's wonderful to have something bright green growing in the garden all winter, and this...
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Regional Reminders
- Harvest Winter Lettuce Leaf by Leaf
- Transplant Perennial Veggies, Berries, Grapes
- Plan for Color
- Clean Up Garden Debris
- Cover the Compost Pile
