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This statement could not be truer when it comes to the wonderful group of people that make up Dave's Garden. No matter what is in store, I know I can count on one thing--the fine people here at Dave's Garden.Images are those of the author's with the exception...

After that we had a sing-along and Elena made songbooks with the words to many songs. Dave?s Garden has grown, and grown, and grown? She and her DH also brought some guitar-playing friends.The weather was beautiful, the plants were beautiful, and even...

Particular thanks are due to Meezersfive and Okus, who helped me with the history of the "Coffee and..." thread. I was thinking about coffee the other day, and conversation, and how communities evolve.

“People from all over the country with myriad backgrounds are all growing food for a lot of different reasons. “I wanted to learn more about urban farming — to meet the amazing people behind the movement.

Make some from dried gourds and other plants for a one of a kind gift. Mix well and store in tightly sealed jars. Even if you gave away fresh vegetables over the summer, your friends and family would appreciate getting their hands on some of your homemade...

Once they have started growing vigorously it is best to keep the leaf tips trimmed. They are not fussy about harvest time, and can be left in the ground for quite some time to be harvested as needed.

They are said to adapt to most light levels, except for strong sunlight. They have a fussy reputation, and many owners comment about unexplained leaf drop. If one of your gardening friends mentions a houseplant called "aralia," ask "which one?" There...

See the "Fun Facts" list below for details.hile the weather wasn't exactly heavenly (cloudy, cold, and lots of wind), spirits were high.The sun did manage to come out during a wonderful potluck lunch, the wind died down a bit, and it even got somewhat...

But some space will be left for me to dig around and create a new little Eden and that there is bound to be an interruption for a while in my activities. People have now known how interested I'm in it - so it is one of the important topics to start a...

We all enjoy the natural world as much as Aurora, Snow White and Bambi. Walt Disney, bless his animated heart, had no idea how prophetic he was. Bambi – well, enough said. There are dozens of them.

When the 2012 harvest begins, Urban Youth Harvest plans to add health-promoting herbs like mint, thyme and rosemary to its gleaning program. In describing her goal for Urban Youth Harvest, Founder Rashidah Grinage told reporters: “I wanted to help seniors...

A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without express permission of the creator.

There's a lovely poem by William Ross Wallace. Count your blessings and have a great time in your gardens today! Clare did that. Mothers have an incredible impact on all of us; some of us have, are now, and will be blessed by Mothers who teach the love...

There will be three sets of Square Knots in two different levels. If your cords are bigger than your bead, or, if you're like me and forgot to get beads the proper size, you can just take a bit of cord and make another Hangman Knot right there in the...

It is nice to look out the window everyday and to watch them come and go.The most rewarding part about building these is it keeps my mind busy from daily pain and it gives me a reason to keep fighting.John builds two different styles of houses; the shape...

Lucky Bamboo Shop also graciously allowed me to use the picture above; thank you!Another site with information on feng shui : Lovetoknow, article , Is your Spider plant perpetually spindly?

Before I had my own grapevine, though, I found all I needed on vacant lots in my neighborhood or growing up trees or on fences in the country. What a treasure it has become! I wound them in and out among the grapevines and pushed some up into the center...

Start now for a lifetime of shared memories. It is that time of year again. Instead of giving cut flowers and chocolates that will be gone within two weeks, bring home a plant for the yard or patio that will last for many years to come.language of flowers...

If your neck is warm, you'll feel warm all over.”Buckwheat seed cozies? I have not been this warm in a very long time.It isn't strange to me anymore, the friendships that are made on Dave's Garden.

After about five or six months, when the seedlings each have four leaves, transplant them into individual 4-inch pots of potting soil. Sow your seeds on the surface of that mix, about 3/4-inch apart and cover them with 1/4 inch of damp sand.

Portable and versatile, my phone is now my number one management tool, in the garden as in the rest of my daily life. I'm not sure; I have only just begun to browse through the many apps available on my smart phone.

Each highlighted Latin name links to cultural information and gardener comments in Dave's Garden PlantFiles.Even more numerous than heart-named plants are those that simply have heart shaped leaves.

Next fall, you can sit back and bask in the glory of it all.Thanks to Flicker for her image of Salvia madrensis. The gardens and the gardeners wither. They knew that, like gardeners, the earth breathes a sigh of relief as the cooler breezes of autumn...

No matter where you are located, you'll be welcome. Just likethere are images, comments and location reports. It isn't unusual to see identification requests from several continents each day, and the responses are just as diverse.For those who love to...

Learn about other herbs from HobbyFarms.com: 5 Herbs Your Chickens Will Love 2 Simple Ways to Preserve Herbs 4 Herbs Not At the Farmers' Market (That You Should Sell) 8 Healing Uses For Farm-Grown Herbs 4 Herbs to Grow for Asthma About the Author: Lisa...

It was a little more trouble to clean, but the glass bottle can be put in the dishwasher.Now it was time to shop for a window feeder. While I was researching the various types of hummingbird feeders available, I came across some that attach to the outside...

Fortunately this is an Asian snake and never encountered in US gardens.For some reason far less people are bothered by lizards than snakes, yet the two are very closely related.Both are great garden predators and help keep the pests at bay.If one just...