Coastal and Tropical South
January, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Scented Tuberous Begonia
Tuberous begonias are gorgeous, shade-loving flowers that produce large bouquets of single or double blooms in colors ranging from white to deep red. However, for as beautiful as they look, these...
Honeybees as Plant Bodyguards
Most gardeners know the advantages of honeybees visiting the garden. Bees play a critical role in the pollination of many fruits and vegetables. New research from Germany shows that honeybees can...
New Colorful False Indigo
Baptisia, or false indigo, is a popular spring-flowering, bushy perennial that grows 2 to 7 feet tall and wide depending on the species. There are white-, purple-, and yellow-flowered types...
Low Stress Wheeled Snow Shovel
Snow and cold is engulfing much of the country this year. While its great to hire someone to plow your driveway and walkways, for do-it-yourselvers shoveling snow actually can be a good form of...
In the Garden
Unavoidable Bad Timing
Like polishing your shoes and promptly stepping in mud, one's timing can be off without incurring permanent damage. The shoes can be repolished, so you shouldn't berate yourself excessively. Still, there may something in looking where you step on future...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
Witch Hazel Though not considered a shade-loving plant, witch hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ) well tolerates...
Tool or Gardening Product
Little Tillers For years people have doubted whether small-tined tillers could be a good investment for...
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Regional Reminders
- Roses for All
- Mice Mess
- Strawberry Success
- When to Dig
- Ryegrass Blankets
