Middle South
September, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
First Zero Turn Electric Riding Mower
With the interest in reducing pollution and lowering our carbon foot prints, electric mowers have been gaining in popularity. Electric mowers emit less pollution, are quieter, and, with new...
New Web Site for Gardeners with Physical Limitations
Gardeners with physical limitations often have to struggle to construct gardens they can easily tend. While there are many Web sites with information to help these gardeners, this new site brings...
WorldÂs Favorite Rose Award
Roses are not just the most popular flower in the U.S., they are the most popular flower in the world. The World Federation of Rose Societies is a group of rose societies from 41 different...
Beet Juice Increases Stamina
Interested is having longer, less tiring workouts, being able to hike further, and generally have more stamina? Drink beet juice. Researchers at the University of Exeter in England studied 8 men...
In the Garden
Celebrate the Season
After months of hiding indoors from summer's extreme weather, Mother Nature has tempted me back outside with a week of cool temperatures and bright blue skies. This morning, I greeted the day with a cup of coffee and a leisurely stroll through the...
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Resources
Shows & Events
True Nature Country Fair The Organic Growers School will sponsor its third annual "True Nature Country Fair," on September...
Web Finds
Monarch Watch Keep track of the current migration of monarchs and learn more about these butterflies at...
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Regional Reminders
- Wait to Plant Bulbs
- Remove Bagworms
- Sow Parsley
- Add Fall-Blooming Plants
- Take a Soil Test
