Willhite Seed and The National Gardening Association are pleased to present NGA's Weekly Editor's Picks. The following stories have been selected from NGA's library of more 500 feature articles. Many of the articles are from National Gardening Magazine, NGA's award-winning magazine. Check back each week to view a new selection of gardening articles.

Stories of the Week

Millennium Soup
Winter's bountiful shrimp harvest plus fresh parsley and green onions snipped from the garden makes this hearty soup a tasty treat. I dreamed it up for 2001's New Year's Eve. It was a very popular way to ring in the New Year.

Garlic Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes may just be my favorite vegetable, and I like them lots of different ways. For a change of pace from sweetened recipes, try making them savory with garlic and ginger.

Witch Hazels
Why witch hazels (Hamamelis) are not more widely grown is a mystery to me. These lovely, maintenance-free, and adaptable plants provide brilliant flower and leaf

The Good Neighbor Lawn Mower
To most gardeners, lawn mowers are noisy but necessary. But now there's an alternative: EcoBug, a new lawn mower from Ariens, while not as quiet as an electric, is much quieter than a typical gasoline-powered mower. This mower is ideal for small to medium-sized lawns in suburban areas, or wherever noise restrictions apply. It's quieter than most mowers because the entire engine is

Today's Garden
In today's current era of abundance and excesses, it's difficult to imagine that in 1943, in the midst of World War II, foods were rationed and expensive and choice was limited. Many...

Root Cellar Stir Fry
If you have potatoes, squash, beets, carrots, and other assorted crops stored in your basement or root cellar, here's a little recipe that will help you use them up in a flavorful way.

New Roses Brands
Rather than see their rose introductions disappear into a sea of hybrid teas, floribundas, and shrubs at the garden center, many nurseries and hybridizers are devising brand name identities for their creations. By linking them under a common theme and building consumer loyalty, growers hope to increase sales. The idea is not new. Early in the 20th century, Pernet-Ducher had his

What's New With Deciduous Fruit?
Take a close look at the newest varieties that are leading the pack in both taste and garden worthiness.

Hellebores
Hellebores sound like a dream come true. They really do bloom when the garden looks wintry and the ground is still dotted with the last traces of snow. The flowers are big,

Amazing Annual Vines
Jack's beanstalk isn't the only show-stopping vine. In the real world, you'll find a host of annual vines that grow almost as rapidly as Jack's climber, and cover themselves

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