Upper South
August, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Butterfly-Attracting, Disease-Resistant Phlox
Midsummer is tall phlox ( Phlox paniculata and P. maculata ) season in the perennial garden. Phlox is known for its beautiful flowers this time of year, but powdery mildew often ruins the show....
Save the Ash Tree
There is a growing concern about native ash trees across the country. The emerald ash borer (EAB) insect has set up home in communities in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Eastern Canada...
Elderberry Pruning Trials
Elderberry bushes are gaining in popularity. This native shrub is easy to grow and is adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions, including wet areas. It features attractive white flowers and...
National Community Gardening Week
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has named August 23-29, 2009, National Community Gardening Week. As an ongoing commitment to encourage community gardening, the USDA is installing Peoples...
In the Garden
Tall and Terrific
For years now, the trend in flower breeding and selection has been to make plants smaller and more compact. But short, dumpy mounds do not always a garden make. Tall and statuesque can be a good thing, even in a small garden. Tall perennials,...
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Resources
Web Finds
The Dog-Scaped Yard If you've ever wished that you could create a beautiful but canine-conscious garden, there's a...
Clever Gardening Technique
Quick Berry Vinegar Berry-flavored vinegars add a bright note to salads year-round and are easy to make. To make,...
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Regional Reminders
- Eat Lots of Tomatoes
- How to Pick a Ripe Melon
- Continue to Care for the Strawberry Patch
- Save Flower Seeds for Next Year
- Rescue Bedraggled Beds
