National News - From NGA Editors
Perennial Plant of the Year
Each year the Perennial Plant Association (PPA) chooses an easily grown, widely adapted perennial with multi-season interest as its Perennial Plant of the Year. Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack...
Casting Votes, Saving Rivers
River Network is an organization devoted to saving one of the earth's most precious resources -- fresh water. Population growth, climate change, stormwater-caused pollution, and wetland...
Overfed and Undernourished
Here's an alarming statistic. According to a nationwide dietary survey conducted by researchers at the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, ″For...
Fighting Plant Viruses with Biomarkers
When you have a pest or disease outbreak in your garden, it may feel like the insects or microorganisms have the upper hand. But scientists are working hard to fight back in ways that are...
In the Garden
Nothing beats a delicious tomato eaten straight from the garden. Tomatoes are considered warm-season vegetables, so it may seem odd to plant them when we're still experiencing cold temperatures. However, in the desert, the low desert in particular,...
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Shows & Events
Real Gardens for Real People Garden Tour Enjoy the 11th annual garden tour sponsored by University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative...
Clever Gardening Technique
Maintain Leafy Hedges When pruning hedges, keep the base as wide or wider than the top. Leaves need sunlight to grow,...
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