Regional weather reports: millennium edition

Article Abstract:

Climate conditions in 2000 and the manner in which they affected gardens throughout the United States are examined, focusing on region-by-region reports. Topics also include early flowering of Japanese cherry blossoms in Wash DC and the contribution of greenhouse gases to global warming.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

Top regional performers: battle-tested flowers and vegetables for your garden

Article Abstract:

Flower and vegetable varieties are recommended as top performers in various regions of the United States after tests in All American Selections gardens. Top choices for New England include Marble Arch mix albion and the Sun Jewel melon. Best of the West include the Profusion White zinnia and the De la Mina verbena.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

After dark in the garden

Article Abstract:

A variety of flowers are described that either only bloom after dark or they look more spectacular after dark. Tips are given for designing a night garden, including ideas about lighting.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code: