Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
July, 2010
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Plant Compounds that Fight Cancer
We all know that eating lots of fruits and vegetables is good for our health. But research being conducted at the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Western Human Nutrition Research Center in...
Be Kind to the Earth with Earth-Kind Landscaping
Earth-Kind® Landscaping is a system developed by Aggie Horticulture®, part of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, as a way to help gardeners create attractive landscapes that are kind to Mother...
Long Lasting Deer and Rabbit Repellent
Deer and rabbits are some of the hardest garden pests to deal with. They are voracious, will happily chomp on all kinds of plants and are tough to exclude from garden areas. There are a number of...
Sharing Garden Inspiration
Do you love to share garden pictures and information? Want to hook up with gardeners around the globe? Check out the website www.YourGardenShow.com , an interactive experience for all levels of...
In the Garden
It's All About Harvesting
Keep vegetables picked often, even if you don't plan to use that day's harvest immediately. Vegetables that aren't harvested soon enough will produce a chemical that inhibits further blossoming. Check plants at least every other day during the...
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Resources
Shows & Events
South Coast Botanic Garden Dahlia Show and Sale Saturday-Sunday, August 21-22, 2010. Sat 12-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm. Sponsored by the South Coast...
Clever Gardening Technique
As You Sweat, Doing All That Harvesting! Pin a facecloth or hand towel to your waistband to wipe the sweat off your forehead and out of...
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Regional Reminders
- Lifting Vine Crops From The Soil
- Grape Clusters
- Begin Seeding Winter Veggies!
- Rip Those Rose Suckers
- Sunflowers for Birds
