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Letter From The Editor

We have been busy planting the last of our tulips and daffodils, pruning, and cleaning up the garden. It's still not to late to plant your bulbs if you haven't gotten around to it yet.

If planted late, the bulbs will just come up later than normal which isn't a bad thing. There are a few things you need to be careful about though. See our new page on planting bulbs for more information.

I have also been busy revising a great book I found that is now in the public domain sector(meaning it no longer has copyright laws attached to it) about growing herbs. I'm updating this informative book with current information and resources for Mid-South gardeners. We will also share our personal experiences of growing, harvesting, and using herbs out of own garden.

Our special gift to you, as subscribers to this newsletter, is that you will be able to download this book for free.

We hope you enjoy this issue!

Julia

Article: Purple People Eaters

We have also been busy with another one of our favorite pastimes for this time of year. Checking out all the gardening catalogs we get in the mail. It's fun to see what new varieties of flowers, plants, and vegetables are on the horizon. Sometimes I will try a new plant just because I like the name. Who can resist unique treasures like 'Lobster Claw Plant', and 'Dancing Dolphin Vine', and 'Purple People Eaters'... all tropicals from Michigan Bulb Co.

We have enjoyed growing 'Hardy Banana' trees and 'Black Magic Elephant Ears' , caladiums, and cannas in our garden. If you have never tried tropicals , maybe this year you'll want to give them a try for added interest in your garden.

If you are ordering some plants from catalogs, check out our page on buying mailorder plants for advice on making wise choices and what to do when you get your plants or seeds.