Tropical South
October, 2000
Regional Report
In the Garden
Citrus Alert!
The citrus canker problem continues unabated in South Florida. I awoke this morning to a phone call from an irate garden club member who was having 9 trees cut down and removed because of the canker. Her trees were healthy but fell within the 1,900-foot...
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Resources
Books
Tropical Ornamentals I recently received a review copy of Tropical Ornamentals , by W. Arthur Whistler (Timber...
Favorite or New Plant
Barbados Costus The Barbados costus ( Costus barbatus ) grows in typical spiral fashion to a height of 8 feet....
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Regional Reminders
- Fertilize Gardens
- Plant Vegetables and Bulbs
- Caterpillar Control
- Begin Watering
- Fertilize Lawns
