National Gardening Association

June 19, 2008
Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
By Yvonne Savio,
Pasadena, CA

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In My Garden

Early Summer Fruit Tree Care

If you already thinned those tiny fruits on trees and vines and left only what you realistically expect to consume, your trees will be ripening a decent crop that isn't putting too much stress on the trees, and there will be little waste. If you...
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Resources

Web Finds

Dave Wilson Nursery Dave Wilson Nursery breeds fruit tree varieties that do best in our home orchards, and it's the...

Clever Gardening Technique

Apple Cider Vinegar for Fireblight Fireblight (leaves that look burnt on the tips) can be lessened by spraying a solution...

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Regional Reminders

Fertilize Vegetables Between Crops
Choosing Heavy-Producing Crops for Small Gardens
Prevent Corn Smut
Reducing Earworm Damage on Corn
Keep Soil Mulched

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National News

From NGA Editors

Tomatoes Found to Protect Against Sunburn

Many gardeners use sunscreen while outdoors to shield their skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. According to new research, eating tomatoes may also have a sun-protecting effect....

Bushy Cordyline for Tropical Gardens

Tropical plants continue to be the rage, especially in container gardens. One of the most popular tropicals is best loved for its leaves, not flowers. Cordyline is an Australian native that...

Lantanas That Attract the Most Butterflies

Butterfly gardening is one of the most popular types of flower gardening, and one of the most popular nectar plants for adults is Lantana camara . But research has shown that butterflies can be...

New Stool Saves Your Back

Midsummer is weeding and harvesting time in the garden. Unfortunately, this work can be backbreaking. Now there is a new tool that allows you to sit down while working. The wearable garden...

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June 19, 2008 Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys By Yvonne Savio, Pasadena, CA