Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
June, 2008
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Sun-Tolerant Caladium
Caladiums are known for their ability to brighten shady spots in the yard with their colorful leaves. Now there's a caladium that's more sun tolerant than other varieties, and its shorter stature...
Grapes May Protect Against Diabetes
According to the National Institutes of Health, its estimated that 1 in every 400 to 600 children and adolescents in the U.S. has type 1 diabetes. This epidemic has spurred research into ways to...
New Animal Control for Gardens
Controlling marauding animals from eating your landscape and garden is a never-ending task. Now theres a new, low-impact, technological tool to add to your list of repellent sprays, fences, and...
Warm Temperatures Increase the Sugar and Nutrients in Tomatoes
Most gardeners know the flavor and nutritional quality of fresh tomatoes is best if you grow your own. New research from France shows that the temperature at which fruit ripens can also affect the...
In the Garden
Keeping Veggies Growing
Vegetable growth moves into high gear this month, with heat-lovers thriving and setting fruit. To keep plants growing lustily and producing greater yields, feed eggplants, peppers, squash, and tomatoes when they blossom. Assure a plentiful set of...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Culver City Garden Club Show and Plant Sale The 55th Annual Culver City Garden Club Show and Plant Sale will be held Saturday, June 28, from...
Clever Gardening Technique
Raise Fruits Off the Ground Protect vine vegetables and melons from snails and slugs by lifting the fruits up onto cans,...
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Regional Reminders
- Avoid Rootbound Transplants
- Use Transplant Foliage to Shade Soil
- Allow Corn Suckers to Grow
- Encourage Roses Galore
- Water Plants Deeply
