National Gardening Month
5

November 19, 2009
Southwestern Deserts
By Cathy Cromell, Phoenix, AZ

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In My Garden

Grow a Fresh Salad Bowl

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Salad greens are a fun and flavorful choice for any gardener, regardless of your experience level. They're easy to grow, even in limited spaces. As long as you have a location that receives six hours of sun daily, sow a mix of varied greens into a big...
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Resources

Web Finds

Wildflowers in Bloom Need help identifying wildflowers from weeds in your garden? Check out the Wildflowers in Bloom...

Clever Gardening Technique

Seek Free Help with Irrigation Any good landscape design is based on an efficient irrigation plan. If you are confused about the...

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Regional Reminders
  • Plant a Kid's Bean Tepee
  • Continue Harvesting Citrus
  • Planting Bulbs
  • Reduce Watering Frequencies
  • Holiday Plant Care

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National News

From NGA Editors

New Colorful Butterfly Bush

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The butterflies have flown South and West for the winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start...

Colorful Book on Plants

While most gardeners enjoy practical books on gardening techniques and plants, sometimes it’s...

Don’t Touch Your African Violets

There’s no doubt that African violet plants are beautiful. In looking at and caring for them,...

Bird Feeders Spread Noxious Weeds

Bird feeding is a popular fall activity. People love to watch the birds gathering at the feeder;...

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