Coastal and Tropical South
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
Leaves, Bold and Beautiful
The plants known as "tropical foliage" encompass a huge group ideal for our regions. Their routine care now can make for an even bigger show for the rest of the year.
No Fear
Prunophobia haunts many gardeners when it comes to cutting back the...
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Resources
Books
The Soil Food Web Teaming with Microbes by Jeff Lowenfels (Timber Press, August, 2006) is the most important...
Favorite or New Plant
Oak Leaf Lettuce If you never could understand why people want their lettuce to be different colors, or if you're...
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Regional Reminders
- Create a Welcoming Entrance
- Handling Gift Plants from Far Away
- Make Pepper Vinegar
- Collect Seeds and More
- Cast Iron Care
