National Gardening Month
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November 5, 2009
Pacific Northwest
By Patt Kasa, Seattle, WA

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In My Garden

Time to Dig Those Dahlia Tubers

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I never met a dahlia I didn't like. They come in all sizes, from miniature plants that look great in borders or containers, to almost bush-like giants, perfect for focal points or as background plants. They come in a wide variety of blossom shapes and...
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Resources

Books

Quirky Gardeners Garden Lunacy: A Growing Concern , by Art Wolk (AAB Book Publishing, 2005; $26.95), is a must...

Favorite or New Plant

Ornamental Kale Flowering kale, sometimes called ornamental cabbage, is an annual well worth growing in the fall...

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Regional Reminders
  • Recycle Fallen Leaves
  • Wrap Tree Trunks
  • Search for that Perfect Poinsettia
  • Leave Healthy Foliage Alone
  • Clean Gutters and Downspouts

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National News

From NGA Editors

New Hawaiian Taro Plants

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The hot summer weather may be long gone, but fall is a good time of year to reflect on what grew...

Deep Composting

Composting is a great fall activity. Instead of shipping your leaves, grass clippings, and old...

Creating a Nation of Farmers

It is well-known that there are serious problems with our food system. It’s heavily dependent on...

Stop Cats from Catching Birds

Cats are cute and cuddly, but they still are felines. Their instincts are to hunt. Many cat...

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