National Gardening Month
26

November 19, 2009
Middle South
By Marian St.Clair, Greenville, South Carolina

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In My Garden

Need Ten Reasons to Garden?

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I recently came across an old clipping that listed ten reasons people garden, or should begin gardening, and it gave me pause. In the column, the writer suggested we cultivate the good earth for safe and healthy food, for exercise, to add beauty, to...
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Resources

Shows & Events

Homes and Gardens in Miniature The NC Arboretum is hosting "Building Small: American Folk Art Houses and Structures," at the...

Books

Plant Names If you're intrigued by plant history, you'll enjoy 100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names , by...

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Regional Reminders
  • Select and Plant Trees for Fall Color
  • Make Leaf Mold
  • Take Time to Tidy
  • Sow Seeds of Spring-Blooming Annuals
  • Force Paperwhites

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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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