Mid-Atlantic
July, 2012
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Mildew Resistant Ninebark
Varieties of eastern ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) , an eastern U.S. native shrub, have become popular landscape plants in recent years, beginning with the development of the cultivar...
All-American Daylilies
Daylilies are popular perennials for their ease of care and the astounding variety of sizes, flower forms, and colors they offer. But selecting the best varieties from among this abundance can be...
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower
If you just can't make up your mind which of the many colors of coneflowers to grow, grow them all! Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit', just announced as a 2013 All-America Selections (AAS) Flower Award...
Award-Winning Rose
Rose lovers across the country will be excited to learn that All-America Rose Selections® (AARS) has just announced its winner for 2013. Francis Meilland™ (Rosa 'Meitroni') is a tall,...
In the Garden
Sharing Our Passion on "Open Days"
One great pleasure of being a passionate gardener is visiting other people's beautiful, sometimes eccentric, often artistic gardens. We so appreciate the vision, resourcefulness, and hard work behind an exuberant cottage garden border, a lush woodland...
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Resources
Favorite or New Plant
Yellow and Green Pole and Bush Beans Oh my! I can't choose one of these delicious, tender beans as a favorite. So here's a list of all...
Web Finds
Organic Material Review Institute (OMRI) Product Safety Lists Is that pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, fertilizer safe for you and your family to use? The...
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Regional Reminders
- Practice Preventive Pest Control
- Apply Least Toxic Mildew and Fungus Control
- Make Watering Newly Planted Trees a Priority
- Enjoy Herbs Fresh
- Make an Easy Birdbath
