New England
July, 2010
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Nutrient Value of Organic Eggplant
Many proponents of organic gardening have long maintained that not only are organic methods better for the soil, the environment and the safety of gardeners, but they produce nutritionally...
Fresh Plants for Southern Gardeners
Gardeners in northern parts of the country may be harvesting tomatoes and peppers, but if they are thinking about planting, they are considering quick growing, cool season crops like spinach,...
Pest Resistance in Elms
Just about everyone is familiar with the devastating effect Dutch elm disease (DED) has had on populations of American elm. Much research has gone into developing trees resistant to this disease....
Ask the Expert at the USDA
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new, on-line, on-demand knowledge database, called 'Ask the Expert'. This new service connects with existing UDSA knowledge systems, so...
In the Garden
Common Tomato Questions
Tomatoes are by far America's most popular vegetable for the home garden. So, for all those gardeners out there eagerly awaiting those luscious, ripe fruits, here are answers to some common tomato growing questions.
Do I need to prune my tomato...
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Resources
Books
Starter Vegetable Gardens Recently one of my sisters, who in the past has never had any interest in food gardening, decided...
Shows & Events
Mass Hort Garden Photography Workshop Learn the basics or hone your skills in garden photography at a workshop on Tuesday, July 27 from...
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Regional Reminders
- Unearth Some Early Potatoes
- Watch for Hornworms on Tomatoes
- Rejunvenate Container Plantings
- Sow Seeds for Fall Crops
- Increase Oriental Poppies
