Upper South
June, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Hosta of the Year
American Hosta Growers Association has selected Earth Angel as the Hosta of the Year for 2009. Earth Angel is one of the largest variegated hosta varieties available. Hardy in USDA zones 2 to...
New Kitchen Scrap Composter
Composting kitchen scraps is a great way to reduce landfill waste and create organic matter for your garden. But what if you dont have room, or the desire, to create an outdoor composting system?...
Reduce Dandelions in Lawns with Leaf Mulch
Dandelions are the scourge of many gardeners. Other than using harmful herbicides, the only sure fire way to eliminate them from lawns is to hand weed. However, recent research at Michigan State...
Updated Drip Irrigation Book
Water conservation is a big issue in many communities across the country. One way to water your plants without wasting this precious resource is to use drip irrigation. If drip irrigation seems...
In the Garden
Mr. Tradescant's Namesake
There are flowers that beguile us with their flash. Think German iris, peonies, poppies. Then there are the ones that are more subtle. They charm us in other ways, perhaps with their indomitable natures, their adaptability, their long season of bloom....
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Resources
Web Finds
The National Center for Home Food Preservation Whether new to canning, freezing, and other methods of home food preservation, it's always good...
Tool or Gardening Product
Fountains Adding one -- or even more -- fountains to the garden is one of the best expenditures you can...
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Regional Reminders
- Eat and Preserve Asparagus
- Choose the Best Winterberry
- Maintain Hummingbird Feeders
- Keep An Eye on Newly Planted Plants
- Check Mower Blades
