Upper South
July, 2008
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Variegated Tapioca
Tropical foliage plants continue to be popular, and a new ornamental selection of the tropical food plant tapioca promises to shine in any landscape. The variegated tapioca ( Manihot esculenta...
Simple Way to Reduce Peach Brown Rot
Brown rot fungal disease can adversely affect the health of peach trees and fruits. To reduce the need for spraying to control this disease, researchers in France tried changing some common...
New Deer-Control Product
Deer browsing on shrubs, trees, flowers, and vegetables is a big problem throughout the country. Some gardeners fence out the deer, others try various taste and smell deterrents. Heres another...
WorldÂs Largest Daphne
Daphnes are known for their attractive foliage and sweetly scented, white flowers. Most selections are small shrubs with densely packed leaves that grow well in a perennial flower border. But...
In the Garden
Red, White, and Blue, Plus Yellow and Purple, Too
Apple pie may be considered All-American, but what would life be like without French fries, potato chips, potato salad, baked potatoes, roasted potatoes, potatoes au gratin, potato soup ... well, you get the picture. Potatoes may have taken a hit in...
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Resources
Web Finds
New Fiskars Tools For me and my gardening needs, no other brand of gardening tools can match those produced by...
Favorite or New Plant
Honeysuckle Graham Thomas Nothing is more magical on a summer evening than the incredible scent of honeysuckle wafting on...
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Regional Reminders
- Harvest Regularly
- Rejuvenate Annuals
- Plan for Fall Harvest
- Gather Bouquets
- Enjoy Summer Berries
