Pacific Northwest
July, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Curly-Leaved Begonia
Rex begonias are known for their large, highly textured, colorful leaves. This tropical, moisture-loving plant makes an excellent houseplant; outdoors, its commonly grown as an annual in all but...
New Targeted Herbicide Applicator
Removing weeds is not a fun chore. While there are many options for managing weeds in the lawn and landscape, some gardeners turn to an herbicide as a last resort for hard-to-kill weeds....
Royal Vegetable Garden
Not to be outdone by first lady Michelle Obamas new vegetable garden at the White House, Queen Elizabeth II of England has, for the first time since World War II, had gardeners install a...
Salt-Stressed Broccoli More Nutritious?
Broccoli is a nutritious, cool-season crop and a popular ingredient in many recipes. Its loaded with vitamins and antioxidants (cancer-fighting compounds). Now researchers in Spain have found...
In the Garden
Gardening is Child's Play
The experiences that made me an avid gardener come from my earliest memories: planting sweet peas with my mother, harvesting baby carrots with my grandfather, roaming my uncle's ranch and picking kumquats for the first time. I remember when my brother...
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Resources
Books
Making More Plants The title of this book -- Making More Plants: The Science, Art, and Joy of Propagation , by Ken...
Favorite or New Plant
'Great Expectations' Hosta Few plants light up the shade more than variegated hostas, but they do have a drawback. On many...
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Regional Reminders
- Divide Early-Season Perennials
- Pinch Back Herbs
- Water Container Plants
- Take Geranium Cuttings
- Prevent Corn Earworms
