Mid-Atlantic
March, 2008
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Stunning Multicolored Clematis
Clematis are perennial climbing vines grown for their flowers that range in color from deep purples, blues, and pinks, to white. A new variety called 'Tie Dye' adds an interesting twist, with...
Updated Garden Primer
Back in the 1980s, Barbara Damroschs book, The Garden Primer , was considered one of the bibles of general gardening. It was chock full of information on growing everything imaginable --...
New Golden Grape Tomato
Grape tomatoes have become very popular in grocery stores and farmers markets. They resemble cherry tomatoes but are more elongated, less watery, and thicker skinned. While most grape tomato...
Human Hair Disks for Containers
First, there were smart pots, now there are smart mats. SmartGrow mats are woven disks made from human hair that can enhance growth of plants. Theyre completely biodegradable, and as they...
In the Garden
New Orleans Swings Into Philadelphia
I had given in to my aching feet. Time to leave, they pleaded, taking me to the Philadelphia Flower Show exit. Wait, what's that sound? Trumpets, trombones, a tuba, and saxophones heading my way! A whirling Mardi Gras chanteuse in purple draped with a...
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Resources
Web Finds
Virtual Flower Garden Enjoy a virtual garden that's colorful, quick, easy-care, and only a click away. Click once,...
Tool or Gardening Product
Degradable Lawn Debris Bags Though garden centers market the large, brown paper bags as leaf collection bags, my garden...
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Regional Reminders
- Tend Your Coralbells
- Fertilize Spring-Blooming Bulbs
- Start Tithonias Indoors
- Mind Your Peas and Sweet Peas
- Measure Before Buying Mulch
