Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
April, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Thornless Roses
Everyone loves roses, but no one loves the thorns. Thornless rose varieties have been available since the 1960s but now there are new, improved varieties to choose from. Smooth Touch roses feature...
NGA Wins Book Award
National Gardening Association has been publishing kids gardening curriculum and activity books for more than 25 years. These books are very popular with teachers and parents and one of our most...
Broccoli Sprouts May Inhibit Ulcers
Its been widely reported that broccoli is loaded with the chemical sulfuraphane, a known antioxidant. Its also been found this chemical has antibiotic properties. Researchers at John Hopkins...
Unusual Edible Ornamental
Edible gardening is all the rage across the country. People are looking to grow some of their own food, but not wanting to sacrifice beauty. Heres an unusual, international edible plant thats...
In the Garden
Trees' First Spring Growth
Trees are finally part of the Spring Fling. Citrus are ripening fruit and setting blossoms, perfuming the air. Early peaches and nectarines have already set their fruit and foliage and are awaiting thinning. Mid-season-bearing ones are in full bloom,...
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Resources
Web Finds
Dave Wilson Nursery Dave Wilson Nursery is a wonderful website for home fruit tree growers. Under "The Home Fruit...
Clever Gardening Technique
Want Beneficial Insects? To encourage beneficial insects to populate your garden, provide them with their chosen foods...
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Regional Reminders
- Summer Lettuce
- Plant Tender Trees
- Feed Roses
- Prune Dead Wood
- Check Irrigation Depth
