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
Come on in; but please don't sit on the sofa. This is a story of Peg (known to her DG friends as DATURA12), a Dave's Garden member who overcame pain and financial hardship to create beautiful and unusual topiary in her backyard. Peg's handiwork is impressive and has been featured in two Texas newspapers. Progression pictures are included in the following article so you can see the sofa as it takes shape. Read More
Upstate New York state, a delightfully beautiful land watered by lake effect snows and kissed by gentle rains, is far removed from the busy streets of New York, New York. My memories are full of the beauty and produce of the land. Take a walk with me today in an old-fashioned apple orchard. 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
Every year more plants are discovered and designed. This year is no exception. This is the spring season of opportunity; don't miss the great additions. Read More
It is your turn. Welcome to a plant lover's puzzle! Here are 42 plant pictures without a label. Dave's Garden members seem to be able to identify hundreds of plants within minutes (and sometimes seconds). How long will it take you to identify all of the pictures in this article? The pictures are of plants at the Tulsa Zoo. Puzzle and plant people, the race is on! Ready; Set... 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
Is there a way to encourage very young children to garden? My mom knew a secret or two, even though she was never a Master Gardener and we never had perfectly weeded gardens. We did, however, grow some wonderful plants in the hills of New York state. It was in those fertile hills, in the deep dead of a dreadful winter, that I learned to love plants. Yes, mom knew a secret that I will share with you. Read More
Are you feeling a bit bored with your food choices? Have you heard of spaghetti squash? Do you wish your kids would eat more vegetables? Maybe you should try the squash with spaghetti hiding inside. This article has pictures, growing information and cooking instructions for you. Read More
Have you ever, ever, ever in your long legged life, seen a long legged Shoe Tree and his long legged wife? Have you seen a Shoe Tree? What do you think about Shoe Trees? What feeling does a Shoe Tree give you? Read More
Yes, there is a time to plant. Shhh...there is a time to be still. Enjoy your garden; be captivated by its beauty instead of by its work. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. 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
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