New England
May, 2008
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Air Pollution Reduces Flower Fragrance
The decline of honeybee and native bee populations has been widely reported in the press, and a number of factors have been attributed to the decline, such as mites, disease, and stress. Now air...
New Multicolored Wallflower
Wallflowers are tender perennials that can also be grown as biennials in cold climates. This quintessential English flower features strap-like leaves and tender stems of brightly colored blossoms....
Choosing Roses for Your Region
The All-America Rose Selections (AARS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the introduction and promotion of award-winning roses. For 70 years they have trialed rose varieties across the...
Recipes from the Garden
Rosalind Creasy is considered a leader in the edible landscaping movement. Her famous book, The Complete Guide to Edible Landscaping (Sierra Club Books, 1982), is a bible for many home...
In the Garden
The Root of the Matter
Here's a little quiz to test your root IQ:
1. When you're planting a six-pack of annuals, what's the best way to deal with root-bound seedlings? Is it (a) tease the roots apart before planting, or (b) leave the rootball intact?
2. Is the...
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Resources
Clever Gardening Technique
Skip the Gravel in Containers It's a common misperception that placing gravel in the bottom of a pot before adding the soil and...
Books
Roots Demystified A plant is only as healthy as its roots, so why don't we understand more about root systems?...
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Regional Reminders
- Shorten Tall Perennials
- Keeping Tulips Blooming
- Foil Lily Leaf Beetles
- Make a Nursery Bed
- Remove Tree Suckers and Weeds
