21 Mid-Atlantic
January 29, 2009
By Charlotte Kidd, Radnor, PA

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In My Garden

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Camellia japonica 'Tricolor' is among the spring bloomers for USDA Zone 6 and warmer.

Yes, Hardy Camellias with Spring Blossoms

Writing this "In My Garden" column keeps me on my toes. In my December 4 column, I dismissed spring-blooming camellias based on my experience in the late 1990s and early 2000, when the plants' flower buds turned brown in winter then dropped. That's old...
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Resources

Web Finds

Fiskars Project Orange Thumb Grant Apply for Fiskars Project Orange Thumb(sm) Grant by Feb. 17. Project Green Thumb supports...

Books

Garden Your Way to Help and Fitness Here's a paradigm shift. Imagine creating your garden space for exercise as well as relaxation....

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Regional Reminders

  • Plan For Veggies in Your Flower Garden
  • Check, Clean, Sharpen, and Oil Tools
  • Replant Rootbound Indoor Plants
  • Reapply Deer-Repellent Sprays and Materials
  • Have a Family Powwow About More Greening and Recycling
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