Coastal and Tropical 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
New Orleans Renaissance
I visited the New Orleans Botanic Garden recently for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. Wherever there is disaster, hope follows closely behind. When scores of volunteers join a dedicated staff, hope becomes a beautiful reality as it has at NOBG....
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Resources
Web Finds
Public Gardens If you're planning a trip, put public gardens on your list and use the American Public Garden...
Favorite or New Plant
Giant Bird -- Of Paradise, Of Course Strelitzia nicolai 'White Bird of Paradise' is stunning. If you're always looking for a plant...
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