Lower South
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
Planning a New Color Bed
My best gardens grow in my mind's eye. When I envision a planting bed and think through what might look good, I can do a lot of gardening without lifting a finger. The result of all this imagination is that a lot of not-so-good initial ideas get vetoed...
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Resources
Web Finds
Using Color in Flower Gardens Using Color in Flower Gardens is excellent online resource from Cornell Extension and provides...
Clever Gardening Technique
Garden Hose Bed Design For a fast and easy way to layout a garden bed, take a garden hose and lay it on the ground to...
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Regional Reminders
- Select Bare-Root Plants Early
- Prune Deciduous Trees & Shrubs
- Topdress Lawns with Compost
- Start Seeds On Time
- Fruit Orchard Cleanup
