National Gardening Association

July 31, 2008
Middle South
By Suzanne DeJohn,
Candler, NC

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Bees and Wasps

Our daily newspaper recently published an article titled "Summer Pests Are Here," and the first category was Bees and Wasps. The writer describes this scenario: You're out mowing the lawn and all of a sudden you feel the tell-tale sharp pain of an...
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Resources

Clever Gardening Technique

Read Grocery Labels Supermarket chains are touting "local" fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Look closely at labels to...

Books

Garden Insects of North America It's always a good idea to identify plant pests before taking control measures, and Garden...

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Regional Reminders

Divide Bearded Iris
Sow Fall Beans
Harvest Okra
Dry Herbs
Plant Cukes

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National News

From NGA Editors

Watermelons May Have Viagra-Like Effect

Watermelons are favorite summer fruits that are loaded with antioxidants. Previous research touted watermelons as being high in lycopene, an antioxidant associated with heart, prostate, and skin...

New Dwarf Alamanda

Alamanda is a rambling, fragrant tropical vine that produces 3-inch-diameter yellow blossoms all summer. Most varieties of alamanda grow to 25 feet, so they are best grown on a pergola or trellis....

Versailles Gardens Go Green

The Gardens of Versailles are some of the most quintessential formal gardens in the world. Straight lines of ancient trees, well-trimmed hedges, and manicured lawns make up the bulk of these...

New Water-Saving Sprinkler System

With summer droughts hitting many areas and the price of water rising, many homeowners are looking for ways to save water. One of the biggest summer users of water is the automated lawn sprinkler...

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July 31, 2008 Middle South By Suzanne DeJohn, Candler, NC