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The Garden in Winter, by Larry Rettig

Black and white pencil and ink drawings have a distinctive charm all their own, even if they lack color. Think of your winter garden as such a drawing...

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Meet the Venus Flytrap, by Gwen Bruno

If your knowledge of carnivorous plants derives entirely from the satirical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors,” in which a blood-thirsty plant threatens to take over the world, you might think species like the Venus flytrap are dangerous. The truth is, carnivorous plants have far more to fear from humans than the other way round.

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PLANTFILES:

PlantFiles: Orbea (Orbea caudata)

Orbea

(Orbea caudata)

After four years, this slow grower has surprised me with a cluster of flowers. The blooms are delicate and beautiful but...
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Amishland Heirloom Seeds

Review by planthombre_52:

Thank You Lisa (Amish Heirloom Seeds) for the prompt service. I was impressed with how the ordered was packaged, very professional....
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BIRDFILES:

BirdFiles: Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

Brown Pelican

(Pelecanus occidentalis)

One of the coolest sights in the Fl Keys is watching this bird dive for fish....
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BUGFILES:

BugFiles: Assassin Bug (Zelus longipes)

Assassin Bug

(Zelus longipes)

this little guy may sting, but he has his benefits. i watched one catch a bee, and eat it. i do know to they eat caterpillars,...
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Map: Garden Centers, Garden Supplies

Keep it Green

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An average nursery. Some orchids and commerically grown plants. Pretty good knowledge. No much for sale except plants....
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GARDEN BOOKWORM:

Gardening Book: Succulent Plants of the World

Succulent Plants of the World

Review by palmbob:

Though this book claims to be a Guide to Succulent Plants of the World, it is more of a tease, offering minute amounts of...
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With almost 500,000 members, Dave's Garden is an amazing resource for beginning and experienced gardeners alike. Inside, you'll find over 250 forums dedicated to every type of home and gardening topic you can think of. From annuals and bonsai trees to vegetable gardening and winter sowing; from tips on seeds and planting to advice on regional gardening, this is a gold mine of friendly advice and knowledge shared by experienced gardeners from around the world.

Enthusiasts of every gardening niche can put down roots and grow their knowledge. Are you into water gardens, vegetable gardens, hanging gardens, growing flowers or arranging bouquets, container gardens, raised beds, farming, poultry, beekeeping or any other gardening pursuit? If so, you'll find we have forums, articles and videos to help you learn, grow and share advice.

Do you need help identifying a plant, bug or bird? Check out the plant and tree identification, insect identification forum, and the bird identification forum. Or browse the PlantFiles, BugFiles and BirdFiles databases, where you'll find information on more than 160,000 plants and thousands of insects and spiders.

The Garden Watchdog and Go Gardening directories will help you find the perfect source for your plants, seeds, and bulbs, whether the company is just around the corner, or halfway around the world.

We invite you to sign up and join our community, and share what you know! Here at Dave's Garden, you can create your own blog, upload photos for free, or use our tools to trade seeds and plants.

Since 2000, we've grown to be a comprehensive gardening community with discussion forums for every hobby, home and garden topic you can imagine. Our members are knowledgeable about soil, weather, watering, and just about every kind of plant and insect. On behalf of all our members, we are glad you came to visit, and we hope you will stop by again soon!

TODAY IN THE FORUMS

Attention all ID Forum regulars...great news!

We now have the ability to upload more than one image in a post...

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  Today in history: February 7  
1838: Alfonso Herrera, professor of medical botany, was born in Mexico City. He would become one of the most prominent botanists in Mexico, specializing in native medicinal plants.

1857: The Rural Agricultural Society of Alleghany county, New York was founded.

1892: In Verkhoyansk, Russia, an Asian record cold temperature of -90 degrees F (-67.8 C) was recorded.

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