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July 3rd - July 17th, 2008
Featured Report: Mid-Atlantic

Raising Up Vegetables

One disadvantage of being a "professional gardener" is it's hard to relax around an unkempt garden. My fingers twitch, resisting the urge to pull every weed and move daylilies from shade to sun. No judgment here, just instinct. So garden tours can be stressful as well as ... View and comment on this article >>

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Moss in the City — William Moss

William Moss

Rewards and challenges of gardening in cities and small spaces.
NEW for June! Getting Teens Involved in Greening Many readers have written to me asking how to get teens involved in gardening. This challenge is very near and dear to my heart ... more >>

Edible Landscaping — Charlie Nardozzi

Charlie Nardozzi

Ideas for growing an abundance of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers.
NEW for July! Reader's Best Edible Gardening Tips From ant controls to beet juice fertilizer for lawns to making zucchini smoothies, our Edible Landscaping readers have a wealth ... more >>

Celebrating the Seasons — Rebecca Kolls

Rebecca Kolls

Creative ideas, crafts, and decorations for every season.
NEW for June! Backyard Safety It's easy to be lulled into a false sense of security in our own backyards, but dangers do lurk ... more >>

National News

New Variegated Tapioca
Tropical foliage plants continue to be popular, and a new ornamental selection of the tropical food plant tapioca promises to shine in any landscape ... more news >>

Tip of the Week

Control Hollyhock Rust
Orange spots on leaves indicate hollyhock rust disease. Under warm, rainy conditions the fungus splashes onto the lower leaves and spreads throughout the plant. Mulch plants early in the season with hay or straw to stop this disease.

National Garden Month®

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