Like a berry on a tree, swinging softly in the breeze. Will the blue jay and the redbird eat my pie before it can be? Dear mulberry tree, I love you, but your wine stain brings me to my knees. Read More
The greys and browns of winter seem to continue on forever. I, wondering if spring will ever show her face again, turn in joy and gaze upon the promise of tomorrow: the bright golden bells of Forsythia play the Springtime song. Read More
Go way beyond cream and sugar. Why should a cup of coffee cost you $4 or more? Read More
What could be happening to your furniture? Are bugs munching in your table as you enjoy your dinner on your table? Read More
When the heat of summer has dried the life out of gardening and all hope for beauty is gone, suddenly crepe myrtle bushes bloom with abandon. Read on for a welcome into the world of carefree beauty for summer and fall. Read More
To the unsuspecting, a handful of a beautiful three leafed vine will give an unwelcome surprise; an exclusive ticket to enter Scratch City. But quite unbelievable is the fact that Poison Ivy and Cashews share an itchy chemical. Read More
Don't you just love a plant that makes you smile? Is a plant ever funny? I think so. Ready for a smile or two? I am not making these up. You will fall in love with these unusual plants. Read More
Don't you just love a plant that makes you smile? Is a plant ever funny? I think so. Ready for a smile or two? I am not making these up. You will fall in love with these unusual plants. Read More
Three little girls watched with wide eyes. The knife chopped, chopped, chopped through the dark green rind. Rectangles of white watermelon rind capped with a tinge of pink remained. This part of the process was complete. However, some work and time remained before we could devour the wonderful Watermelon Rind Pickles. Mother knew the recipe by heart by now; these were a family favorite. It was great fun to surprise our friends and family with the pickles; it seemed no-one could believe the delicious specialty was made from the rind from watermelons. Don't waste another watermelon rind; read on for my family's "secret" recipe and for a few other mini watermelon rind recipes tossed in for good measure. Read More
Love is spoken here, there and all over the world in the language of hearts in nature. Have you seen heart shaped leaves and flowers? Have you seen a heart in an empty space between tree leaves, in rocks, in cut trees, in tomatoes, in seeds? Enjoy the pictures of heart shaped items in this article. Not all of the hearts are perfect; a few of them are camouflaged. Read More
Did you know that the redbud tree is also called the "Judas tree"? Have you ever seen a RED redbud tree? Have you seen a WHITE redbud tree? Are you looking for something beautiful to add to your landscaping? Read More
Pomegranate bushes are lovely plants with perfectly pleasing fruits. In addition to the wonderful fruits, do you know how beautiful the pomegranate blooms are? Some DG members have shared their pictures here for your enjoyment. Read More
Weddings are no longer only formal events with hideous bridesmaid dresses and tuxedos. A wedding is a celebration of two lives and loves merging to create a new entity that never was before. Do you or your future spouse love plants? Why not decorate with plants and flowers that will be useful years after the top of the cake has dried to inedible? These plants will be living reminders of vows that should not be tossed. Read More
Did you learn this math in school? One teacher, a Dave's Garden member with the user name lilydaydreamer, plus one passion for daylilies equals unbelievable. Lilydaydreamer (also known as Lisa) is teaching her school children wild lessons. You've got to read this article to believe what Lisa and her students have accomplished! Read More
Today is Weed Appreciation Day. Do you appreciate any weeds? Do you love or hate weed plants in your yard? What weeds have you eaten? What benefits do weeds hold today? How do you feel about the use of herbicides? Let's talk. Please tell me what you think after reading this article. Read More
Summer is over. The cold winds of winter are waiting for fall to finish on stage. The tomato plants are still covered with green tomato baby bumps. What should you do? Is it time for a plant toss? Do you wish for other ideas instead of green tomatoes lined up for ripening or fried green tomatoes? Read on for another one of my mother's unusual recipes. Read More
These birdhouses are unbelievable and amazing. John, a Dave's Garden member, designs and builds what he calls "Extreme Birdhouses"; some of these weigh hundreds of pounds. Click on this article to see many pictures of John's famous designs and to read the story of how these birdhouses grew from the ashes of his destroyed dreams. Read More
Azaleas color our world with unbelievable beauty for Springtime pleasures. Azalea shrubs burst into glorious riots of delicate flowers annually; enjoy the amazing beauty! Read More