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September/October 2008
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Neil Sperry's Gardens Magazine
September/October 2008

In this issue...

Feature Articles

Western Soapberry
A colorful, underrated native for urban settings.

Gourd Basics
Growing, harvesting and decorating those fantastic gourds.

Tropical Treasures
South-of-the-border color and fun in a Lufkin back yard.

In the Company of Nobility
A rose lover visits a new North Texas heritage rose garden.

From the Sperry Garden

On a Personal Note
Sansevierias.

Ask Neil
Weed-and-feed, drip irrigation, mealybugs, and more.

Lone Stars

Rising Star: 'Garda Tricolor' Ornamental Pepper
In defense of plants that are beautiful without blooms.

A Matter of Thyme
This small, evergreen herb is indispensable in garden and kitchen.

Sweet Peas and Company
Fall is the time to plant and protect them.

Designing Texas

Fairy Gardens
Suspend your disbelief, then garden on the smallest scale.

Texas Tips

Photographing Children in the Garden
An experienced camarman's guide.

Lawn Improvement in Autumn
Calendar tips for feeding, overseeding, applying pre-emergents.

Finishing Touch

Aglow over Fire Pits
Lively conversation hubs for late summer, early fall.



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