Western Mountains and High Plains
June, 2011
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Punch up your Garden with Blackberry Punch
Looking to add some drama to your container plantings and hanging baskets this summer? Add excitement with the smoldering colors of Superbells® Blackberry Punch calibrachoa from Proven...
Find Out Where to Pick-Your-Own
Even if you don't have the space or time to grow all your fruits and vegetables yourself, you can still have the satisfaction of harvesting fresh, local produce yourself at a pick-your-own...
Be Water-wise with a Rain Barrel
Environmentally conscious gardeners -- not to mention thrifty ones -- look for ways to keep from wasting water while minimizing run-off and the pollution and erosion problems it can create. Using...
Top Gardening Books
Every year the American Horticultural Society, whose mission blends education, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship with the art and science of horticulture, presents its annual...
In the Garden
Lilies - The Trumpets of the Summer Garden
There are many bulbs that herald in spring to awaken the garden, including daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, and irises. As summer approaches, it's lilies that step onto the garden stage, trumpeting with abundant color, fragrance, and form. The blooms are...
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Resources
Web Finds
North American Lily Society Once you get hooked on lilies, you can learn even more at Lilies . The website promotes...
Favorite or New Plant
Sunny Sunflowers My garden would be incomplete without sunflowers. The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an...
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Regional Reminders
- Mulch Flowers and Vegetables
- Plant More Vegetables
- Fertilize Container Gardens
- Support Plants
- Protect Cherry Trees
