Monday, February 11, 2013

Newsletter: Unusual annuals and a pest control Q&A

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If you like blending in, go ahead and stock up on impatiens and petunias this year. If you want a dash of novelty, though, check out these amazing, little-known annuals. Sooner or later, all gardeners deal with pests. Instead of retaliating with chemicals, why not try a common-sense option? Steven Ash, co-author and editor of the new Common Sense Pest Control from Taunton Press, is celebrating the book's reissue by taking over Fine Gardening's Facebook page to answer your pest-related quandaries. Then, once you've learned about less-toxic fixes, treat yourself by collecting some flowering branches to force indoors.

    February 11, 2013
annuals 10 Unusual Annuals

These ten easy-to-grow picks will fix the monotony of impatiens rows. And no, you won't find them at the school plant sale. At least we doubt you will.

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pests For smarter pest control, check Facebook on 2/17

The original Common Sense Pest Control introduced gardeners to least-toxic, more-sustainable tactics for dealing with pests in the garden. With a reissue of the book coming in March, Fine Gardening asked Steven Ash, co-author and editor, to field your pest-control questions and comments on our Facebook page on Sunday, February 17!

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branches Bring Spring Indoors

If you find yourself staring at bare winter branches and longing for spring, stop and go get your hand pruners. This article will show you how to cut certain types of tree and shrub branches that blossom in the warmth of the home, even if it's chilly outside.

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