Northern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
October, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Colorful Abelia
Abelia is a broadleaf evergreen that grows well in USDA hardiness zones 6 to 10. The glossy green foliage contrasts nicely with the pinkish-white flowers in summer and fall. Now a new variety of...
Watch Birds with New Birdcam
Gardeners love to feed and watch birds. However, birds are often at the feeder or in nesting boxes when youre at work, early in the morning, or late in the day. Its hard to catch all the...
Build Your Own Weeder
The wheel hoe is a nifty, hand-powered weeder that is great for slicing off weeds at the soil line. It features a wheel attached to a metal frame with a sharp blade and wooden handles. If youre...
New FarmerÂs Business Book
Gardeners trying to establish a new market vegetable garden or farm may not take the time or have the expertise for the business side of their operation. They spend most of their time building the...
In the Garden
Pits and Bits
Attention, Gardeners of All Ages! We all love to watch things grow. That's why we became gardeners. Sometimes, as we get older, we focus on the big picture and forget the little things that give us pleasure. I want to share with you a few very easy...
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Resources
Shows & Events
One-Day Garden Workshop Join in a one-day gardening workshop to explore the array of medicinal biennial and perennial...
Books
Organic Disease and Pest Control How to grow a healthy, problem-free garden without using chemicals is the subject of Organic...
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Regional Reminders
- Cymbidium Switch
- Rake Under Fruit Trees
- Dig and Store Summer Bulbs
- Apply Beneficial Nematodes
- Fertilize Lawns
