Middle South
April, 2010
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Gardening For the Cure
Smooth leaf hydrangeas ( Hydrangea arborescens ) are adaptable native shrubs that flourish in many parts of the country. And breeders have given us a host of beautiful cultivars to choose from....
A Dangerous Book
Be forewarned. The minute you open The Gardener's Color Palette , you can kiss your savings account goodbye. Because once you get a look at the stunning photographs of flowers by Clive Nichols...
Karmic Justice?
Anyone who gardens in the eastern U.S. is familiar with the Japanese beetle, that voracious consumer of just about anything green in the garden. It is one of the most destructive pests east of the...
A Helenium of a Different Color
Helenium, also known as sneezeweed, has long been a favorite for adding color to the late season garden. The daisy-like flowers with raised centers bloom in autumnal shades of orange, red, russet...
In the Garden
Conjure Flights of Fancy With Wee Gardens
You don't have to believe in fairies to create a tiny landscape contained in a pot or trough, but it doesn't hurt. Those who revel in the adventures of Tinkerbell, Frodo Baggins or Harry Potter will certainly delight in the charms of a fanciful...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Wing Haven's Annual Garden Tour Mark your calendar for the Gardeners' Garden Tour sponsored by Wing Haven Gardens and Bird...
Web Finds
Allergen Alert Web Site For a daily update on your city or town's pollen level and its main contributors, visit Allergy...
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Regional Reminders
- Coax Easter Lilies to Bloom Again
- Try Trench Composting
- Keep Wooden Plank Within Reach
- Pick the Right Hose
- Eat Your Weeds
