TITLE

A note from the editor

AUTHOR(S)

T.C.C.

PUB. DATE

June 1992

SOURCE

Horticulture;Jun92, Vol. 70 Issue 6, p6

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Offers a look at various areas that need gardening attention at the editor's home. 200-foot length of wooden fence backing a mixed border; Gray stucco walls calling out for plants; Countless nooks and crannies waiting to be filled; Neglected areas around the foundation plantings; Seeds that need sowing in the vegetable garden; More.

ACCESSION #

9208241034

Tags: GARDENING

 

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