outdoors
A U G U S T G A R D E N E R
perk up
Tuck fresh color, such
as
D ia s c ia
‘Whisper
Cranberry Red’,
r ig h t,
into fading summer
containers. Water it
regularly and you’ll have
continuous bloom until
fall frosts arrive.
D ia s c ia
is available in many
colors and looks great
in flowerbeds as well.
Find a retailer at
sim plybeautifiilgardens.com .
PINK POWER
This wren house is tougher than
it looks—it can help fight breast
cancer. Sponsored by National
Garden Clubs, Inc., 1 0 % of the
purchase price of this weather-
proof birdhouse goes to Susan
G. Komen for the Cure. $65;
louisvillestoneware.com
EXTENDED FAMILY
dejetvej a vacation too.
The tops of my
onions fell over.
Is it time to
harvest them?
When onion tops fall
over in late July or early
August, it's your signal
to pull them out of the
ground. Use them
immediately, or protect
them from sun and rain
in an area with good
ventilation for
2 -3
weeks.
Then cut off the tops
and store the onions in
a dry, cool place.
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W H A T W I L L Y O U D I S C O V E R ?
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AUGUST2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
PHOTOS: (BIRDHOUSE) KRITSADA, (DIASCIA) PETE KRUMHARDT
