Coastal and Tropical South
December, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Award-Winning Snapdragon
Annual snapdragons love cool weather and look great in beds, borders, and containers. The classic snapdragon varieties have colorful, jointed flowers that talk when squeezed (they open and close...
Shrub Dogwood Trial at Longwood Gardens
Shrub dogwoods ( Cornus species) have become very popular in recent years for their low maintenance and attractive, four-season appeal. Popular in commercial and residential landscapes, many...
Pesticide Residue in Produce from Around the World
Many gardeners have turned to growing their own vegetables and fruits and buying organic foods to avoid excessive pesticide residues on their foods. The produce in our supermarkets now comes from...
New Housefly Trap
There is nothing worse than having houseflies buzz against your windows in winter. The incessant buzzing sound is enough to drive you mad. Well, maybe they arent that bad, but if houseflies are a...
In the Garden
Southern Snow
Sometimes a record isn't worth breaking, at least from the gardener's point of view. The city of Houston in our Southern Coasts region saw its earliest snow ever on December 5. The storm then swept across the Gulf South, leaving record amounts of the...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Holiday Lights in the Gardens Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo (Pinewood Cultural Park, Pinellas County) is all lit up and...
Favorite or New Plant
Adam's Needle Native to our regions, this yucca is much maligned by some. But it will grow almost anywhere, has...
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Regional Reminders
- Limb Up Shrubs
- Plant Bulbs
- Rehab Lawn
- Enjoy Brussels Sprouts
- Make a Centerpiece from the Backyard
