The Inside Dirt at iloveplants.com for January 2005

January 2005

In This Issue:
� The Helpful Gardener
� 2005 All-America Selections
� Time to Order Seeds
� Repotting Christmas Cactus
� Keeping Track of the Garden with a Journal
� Garden Bargains
� From my Garden�
� New websites added in December and website reviews

Greetings fellow gardeners and a warm welcome to all of our new subscribers! Happy new gardening year! It�s a new year and with that comes a new gardening season. A time to dream and scheme and plan for spring. As your #1 Internet gardening resource we are dedicated to bringing you the best garden websites and articles each month. We know that everyone�s time is limited these days, so our goal in 2005 is to help you find what you need fast, so that you can spend more time doing what you love � gardening!

This month we�ve included information on winter gardening tasks that would be suitable for all climates, such as selecting and ordering seeds for spring, repotting the Christmas cactus, starting a garden journal and stocking up on garden supplies. And don�t miss �From my Garden�� Each month I�ll be including a photo and a little information about my garden.

Did You Know?
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Each month we feature the BEST garden information on the Internet.

THE HELPFUL GARDENER
The helpful Gardener features a variety of practical and appealing articles on vegetable, rose and flower gardening. They�ve included information on growing plants in containers, helpful advice on creating Japanese gardens, and the mechanics of good garden design. Click here to enjoy their articles chock-full of sensible advice guaranteed to make gardening enjoyable and successful.

2005 ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS
Tested nationally and proven to have superior performance. The winners are: Arizona Sun gaillardia, Magellan Coral zinnia, First Kiss Blueberry vinca, Fairy Tale eggplant, Sugary tomato and Bonbon winter squash. Click here to view all of the winners.

Place your order now for the 2005 All-America Selections seeds of your choice from Gurney�s Seed & Nursery Company.

TIME TO ORDER SEEDS
Now that the holidays have passed, it�s time to begin planning your spring garden. Grab a seat at the computer, a warm cup of your favorite
beverage and start clicking your way through the online plant catalogs. In our Garden Catalog Directory you will find nurseries with some familiar offerings and others with some unusual varieties. Whatever you�re looking for, you�re sure to find it here. Click here to view our time-saving Garden Catalog Directory.

REPOTTING CHRISTMAS CACTUS
Give your Christmas cactus a little extra boost this year by repotting it. A light pruning, some fresh soil, and it just may reward you with a bevy of beautiful blooms this coming holiday. Click here for instructions from the College of Agriculture & Home Economics.

KEEPING TRACK OF THE GARDEN
With a new gardening season upon us you may find it helpful to jot down your successes and failures in the garden. The New Three-Year Garden Journal by Louise Carter provides space for three years worth of gardening experience in her spiral-bound journal, which provides plenty of room for notes, sketches and photos. It also includes gardening tips and a to-do list for every gardening region in the U.S.

It�s a new year and with that comes a new gardening season. A time to dream and scheme and plan for spring. Happy new gardening season, and may this be the year when all your garden dreams come true!

Susan Myers