Mid-Atlantic
January, 2010
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Heirloom Green Tomato
Many gardeners grow heirloom tomatoes for their taste, unusual shape, and beauty. With the reintroduction of old-fashioned varieties, you can now grow tomatoes from around the world. Some are as...
Unique, Twisted Houseplant
This time of year its good to have easy-care houseplants around. In most parts of the country, winter is in full swing and having a touch of indoor greenery helps brighten any day. While many...
New Colorful Perennial Flower
Theres one word that aptly describes Heucherella Sweet Tea flowers: intense. This new perennial features stunning orange, 4-inch-diameter leaves that dont fade with the summer heat and...
Easy-to-Clean Bird Feeder
Winter is for bird feeding. However, its important to keep your feeder clean and disease-free for our feathered friends to enjoy. Bird seed left out in the rain can get moldy and harbor...
In the Garden
Blades That Look Sharp Year 'Round
Sometimes they stand tall, front, and center as a low-maintenance border. For example, bringing color, texture, and privacy around a pool. Sometimes they provide background or simply fill a difficult space. We see more types of ornamental grasses more...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
Bishop's Hat Also known as bishop's hat (for its long-spurred flower), Epimedium grandiflorum is a spring...
Web Finds
Endangered Species Bulletin Sandhill cranes in Mississippi, sea otters in Alaska, ocelots in Texas, wood storks in Georgia....
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Regional Reminders
- Relax and Peruse Gardening Magazines
- Arrange to Share Seeds
- Disinfect Last Year's Seed-Starting Materials
- Fix Stone Walls, Garden Paths, and Ponds
- Enjoy an Art, Horticulture, Cooking, Dance Class -- Before Garden Season Starts
