Northern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
December, 2008
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Fragrant Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria or Peruvian lily is a common cut flower often used in floral bouquets. It is a versatile perennial thats hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8. The orchid-like flowers come in a variety of...
High Nitrogen Levels Reduce Health Benefits of Veggies
Many herbs and spices are known to contain potent antioxidant compounds. However, its not always clear how growing conditions affect the levels of antioxidants in plants. Researchers at...
Love at First Sight Rose Video
Roses are one of Americas best-loved flowers. Few home gardeners realize the time, energy, and money that go into breeding and growing a variety for market. A new variety takes years of trials...
Farmers for Hire: New Trend in Urban Gardening
In hard economic times everyone wants to cut costs. While growing your own food can save money and produce fresh, healthy vegetables in your own yard, it does take time and expertise. People in...
In the Garden
Create a Colorful Hanging Basket
San Francisco has a glorious display of baskets hanging on the lamp posts in front of City Hall. If you have never created this kind of planting, why not give it a try? Winter is probably a good time to start because you wont be a slave to the watering...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Watercolor Exhibit "Echoes of Darwin," an exhibition of watercolors by the San Francisco Botanical Garden...
Favorite or New Plant
Nemesia I love colorful nemesia. They are a low-growing or trailing cool-season annual that are...
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Regional Reminders
- Water Plants Under Eaves
- Frost Watch
- Sharpen Cutting Tools
- Cut Back Flowering Perennials
- Care for Living Christmas Trees
