National Gardening Association

July 3, 2008
Coastal and Tropical South
By Nellie Neal,
Baton Rouge, LA

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In My Garden

Seeding and Reseeding

Unlike our northern neighbors, July means seeding and reseeding many favorite plants. So, the hornworms ate your tomatoes? Big deal. It's time to start seeds for fall tomatoes and other crops to set out next month in the tropical parts of our region....
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Resources

Shows & Events

Audubon Insectarium Open barely two weeks, the first big attraction to open since Katrina should be on your list next...

Favorite or New Plant

African Violet Everyone gets an African violet as a gift, or buys one in full bloom on impulse. Some go on to...

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Regional Reminders

Be Water Wise
Give Lawns a Boost
Encouraging More Blooms
Give One Last Pinch
Deadheading Roses

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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. Here’s another...

World’s 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...

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July 3, 2008 Coastal and Tropical South By Nellie Neal, Baton Rouge, LA