Northern & Central Midwest
September, 2008
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Wild Ginger on Steroids
Wild ginger ( Asarum ) is a favorite ground cover and woodland plant for shade gardens, especially those located under high deciduous tree canopies. Now from China comes a new cousin of wild...
Reduce Your Risk From Pesticides in Produce
Many people worry about the amount of pesticides they're exposed to through a diet of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables. Even gardeners who grow their own produce depend on food from the...
Eat Your Weeds
Lamb's-quarter is a well-known weed in many vegetable and flower gardens across the country. While many gardeners spend hours pulling and hoeing this weed, maybe they should start eating it...
Easier Way to Plant Bulbs
Its bulb-planting time, and if youre planning on popping in some daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and other spring beauties, a bulb-planting tool can lesson the strain on your back and legs....
In the Garden
Start Your Mother's Day Plants (Really!)
As I walked by my pot of coleus at the back door on a beautifully sunny, cool day, I was struck again at how I really want to have that same coleus next year. The color is more vibrant than any I've seen, and rather than risk not being able to find it...
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Resources
Web Finds
The Sustainable Table The Sustainable Table is a place to go for not only information but also for a community...
Books
Overwintering Tender Perennials Indoors Bulbs in the Basement, Geraniums on the Windowsill , by Brian McGowan and Alice McGowan is not...
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Regional Reminders
- Plant Bulbs
- Leave Seedheads for Winter Interest
- Have Your Soil Tested
- Start a Compost Pile
- Ready the Garden for Sleep
