Upper South
December, 2010
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Tomatoes for Small Spaces
More and more gardeners are producing crops of tasty, nutritious fresh vegetables in containers. Whether on a balcony in an urban setting, taking advantage of a sunny driveway in a shady suburban...
Power up Garlic's Pungency
Garlic's pungent odor may be great for warding off vampires, but it is also an indication of its healthfulness. Allicin is one of the main sulfur compounds in garlic that is responsible not only...
Tools for Women
One size fits all may be fine for some things, but not when it comes to garden tools. According to Ann Adams, co-founder of Green Heron Tools, most garden and agricultural tools were designed with...
Ecological Pest Management Made Easy
Want to know what biorational controls to use to deal with codling moths in your apples? How about under what trade names the microbial pesticide Bt is sold? Wondering if a pesticide is OMRI...
In the Garden
Kids, Gardening and Christmas
How many times have you or someone you know said, "If it wasn't for the kids, I wouldn't bother with Christmas?" Yet even if you don't have young children at home, you are still connected to children in any number of ways. Maybe there are grandchildren,...
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Resources
Tool or Gardening Product
Corona Hand Pruners When I'm purposefully going out into the garden (as opposed to just wandering out and starting to...
Clever Gardening Technique
Adding Water to a Christmas Tree Stand To make adding water to the Christmas tree stand an easier process once the tree skirt and gifts...
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Regional Reminders
- Create a Christmas Centerpiece from the Garden
- Place Poinsettias Wisely
- Give Amaryllis Some Support
- Decorate A Tree for the Birds
- Prolong the Life of Live-Cut Christmas Trees
