Coastal and Tropical South
November 19, 2009
By Nellie Neal,
Baton Rouge, LA
National News - From NGA Editors
New Colorful Butterfly Bush
The butterflies have flown South and West for the winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start thinking of ways to lure them back into your garden next summer. Butterfly bushes ( Buddleia ) are...
Colorful Book on Plants
While most gardeners enjoy practical books on gardening techniques and plants, sometimes it’s nice to have a book that just wows you. The Bizarre and Incredible World of Plants (Firefly Books,...
Don’t Touch Your African Violets
There’s no doubt that African violet plants are beautiful. In looking at and caring for them, it’s tempting to touch the fuzzy leaves and colorful flowers. While most plants can take this...
Bird Feeders Spread Noxious Weeds
Bird feeding is a popular fall activity. People love to watch the birds gathering at the feeder; plus, feeding helps birds survive the winter. However, anyone who has watched birds at a feeder...
In My Garden
Vine Time
For some gardeners, vines of any sort are the enemy because they often creep right out of their designated space. This plant group may not be for you, unless you like verdant, florific vines running everywhere.
My own love affair began with a sweet...
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Resources
Tool or Gardening Product
Garden Rocker Seat I had heard that this tool existed, but when I saw one on a friend's garden path, I knew I had to...
Clever Gardening Technique
Sweet, Sentimental Topiaries Hydrangeas get positively elegant when you dress them up for the holidays. Hydrangeas hold their...
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