Coastal and Tropical South
November, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Hawaiian Taro Plants
The hot summer weather may be long gone, but fall is a good time of year to reflect on what grew well and plan for next spring. Colocassia, or taro, is a tropical plant that has huge leaves and...
Deep Composting
Composting is a great fall activity. Instead of shipping your leaves, grass clippings, and old annual plants to the landfill, they can be used to make a rich soil amendment for your garden. Most...
Creating a Nation of Farmers
It is well-known that there are serious problems with our food system. Its heavily dependent on fossil fuels, making it vulnerable to rising gas and oil prices. It contributes to pollution and...
Stop Cats from Catching Birds
Cats are cute and cuddly, but they still are felines. Their instincts are to hunt. Many cat owners are horrified to find their cat stalking and killing birds, especially those at the bird feeder....
In the Garden
Autumn hues
It's called "fall color" in other parts of the country, but green still dominates our regions. We do have plants that change color this time of year and others that are just coming into their own.
Plumes are Flowers
Ornamental grasses offer great...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
Grassy Lassie Aloe If you like succulents that bloom with more than one bloom stalk at a time, Grassy Lassie is for...
Tool or Gardening Product
Bulb Planters Bulb planters are everywhere this time of year, and look tempting hanging next to the bags of...
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