Coastal and Tropical South
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
Go Gardening for Gifts
This holiday season, give three gifts: one of time, another of talent, and one on the spur of the moment. Make it like gardening, where time and smarts get you going and the best things are often unexpected.
Flats and Promises
Take a moment to...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
Jade Plant A common houseplant worldwide, Crassula argentea should be grown outdoors by more gardeners in...
Tool or Gardening Product
Soil Moist The squishy, clear, lumps that you sometimes see in potted plants are actually polymers that...
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Regional Reminders
- Amaryllis Indoors
- Cleaning Brick
- Tie Plants with Jute
- Tropics Tip
- Southern Coasts Tip
