Western Mountains and High Plains
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
Let's Plant Spring
With autumn upon us, landscapes and gardens are displaying dry foliage and ripening golden winter squash, bright orange pumpkins, and colorful foliage in shrubs and trees. It's a perfect time of year to plant some bulbs for spring blooms.
With a...
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Resources
Web Finds
www.bloominbucks.com If you are inspired to plant spring bulbs, buy them now before it's too late and support the...
Favorite or New Plant
Sunset Hyssop Perhaps best described as a "hummingbird magnet," the sunset hyssop ( Agastache rupestris ) is a...
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Regional Reminders
- Selecting Healthy Bulbs
- Improve Your Soil
- Stop Pruning Roses
- Store Leftover Seeds
- Forcing Bulbs in Pots
