Northern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
September, 2011
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Lemons for Limes
If your garden produced a bounty of vegetables this summer, you may have had more than you and your family could eat at certain times. What to do with all that extra produce? Many of us share with...
Hot Enough for You?
Lots of gardeners across the country would probably answer with a resounding "Yes!" given the extreme heat in many areas this past summer. And the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...
Back to Eden
Back to Eden is a new feature documentary that follows one man's revolutionary approach to organic gardening. "It's all about the covering!" is how Paul Gautschi enthusiastically describes his...
Fall Frost Dates
Gardeners are becoming more and more interested in keeping their gardens as productive as possible into the fall and winter months. Whether growing in the open garden or using season extenders...
In the Garden
Post Party Wrap
The garden party with the bishop went well. Although it was very windy, the lower part of the garden was protected and cozy. Food was served buffet style and guests settled themselves on the deck, perched on the retaining walls of the cutting garden or...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Heirloom Expo The Heirloom Expo, the world's pure food fair, will be held Tuesday, September 13 through...
Clever Gardening Technique
Simple Trellis Trick To create a simple trellis to support tomatoes or beans, simply bind three tall bamboo stakes...
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Regional Reminders
- Prevent Sun Scald
- Compost Wisely
- Take Care of Hoses
- Sharpen Mower Blade
- Groom Petunias
