Middle South
September, 2011
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New NGA Environmental Lawn and Garden Survey
National Gardening Association conducted its first Environmental Lawn and Garden Survey in 2004. Concerns about global warming, climate change, our carbon footprint, and all things "green" have...
Reblooming Azaleas
Azaleas have long been the glory of the spring garden, when their showy blossoms adorn the shrubs in vivid shades. Now you can have as much as 20 weeks of colorful flowers with the new Proven...
Global Warming Affects Corn and Wheat Yields
Corn and wheat are staples in the diets of many across the globe, so anything that affects their yields has an impact felt by millions. According to an analysis done by a team of U.S. based...
Get Plant Savvy with Monrovia Videos
Get some savvy gardening advice from Monrovia Nursery's garden experts when you watch Monrovia's plant savvy® Tips videos. Covering a wide variety of subjects, including fruit trees,...
In the Garden
Making Sense of a Bird's-Eye View
I've been on the road again, and as usual, I squeezed a garden visit into my travel schedule. This time the destination was Seattle, but a side trip took me further afield to Victoria, British Columbia, and The Butchart Gardens, located just north of...
Read more »
Resources
Shows & Events
Fall Plant Sale at Winghaven Gardens The Fall Plant Sale at Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary will be held Wednesday to Saturday,...
Favorite or New Plant
Spanish Bluebells I was mystified, then enchanted, as Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica) appeared in my...
Read more »
Regional Reminders
- Choose Healthy Bulbs
- Consider Minor Bulbs
- Calculate Bulb Planting Depth
- Adjust Drainage for Bulbs
- Group Bulbs
