These learning environments are not your typical paved sports courts or hard play surfaces. Read More
If you love bright colors in the garden, Golden Alexanders might be just the plant for you. This native is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Read More
I was given my first Joe-Pye Weed plant by a gal in Minnesota during a Dave's Garden plant swap. After that, I was hooked on both Joe-Pye and plant swaps. Read More
Frogs are fabulous creatures! And there are numerous reasons why. Primarily, they're extremely important to the ecosystem. Creating a favorable environment for frogs and toads will provide many benefits for your garden. Read More
The plant with the charming common name, Myosotis sylvatica is a spring bloomer approximately 5-12” tall. The small, 5-lobed blue or pink flowers with yellow or white eyes grow in dense cymes. It blooms April-May with some intermittent bloom through the middle of summer. Read More
There are few small trees easier to grow than the pussy willow. However, this tree has certain specific requirements that must be met in order to thrive. Read More
The Pecan Truffle, or American Brown Truffle, is native to North America. It can most commonly be found in pecan orchards where it grows around the base of pecan trees. However, the pecan is not its only symbiotic relationship. Read More
Early in the 1980's, a small group known as the Texas Rose Rustlers traversed the Texas countryside searching for old roses in abandoned cemeteries and overgrown homesteads. Pam Puryear, Margaret Sharpe and Bill Welch were the founders of the group. Read More
An adaptogen is an herb that helps protect the body against physical, mental, and emotional stress by strengthening the immune system. Read More
Harriet Lawrence Hemenway (1858–1960) was a Boston socialite and founder of the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Read More
What you call this small, tasty crustacean depends on where you live. In the South, we call them crawfish. Northerners are more likely to call them crayfish. Read More
Biophilia sounds a little like a disease. But it actually means incorporating the use of natural green spaces full of nature and light into architectural design. Its use can help bring a little calm to our hectic lives by relaxing both the mind and the body. Read More
A jar and some whipping cream are all you need to make your own fresh, homemade butter. The process is simple and fun for people of all ages. Read More
Many homeowners hate those bright yellow dandelions they see in their lawns. But could they actually be good for you? Read More
Beautiful, colorful Rex Begonias can be grown successfully in an indoor window garden that receives bright diffused light but no direct sun except in the early morning or very late afternoon. In order for them to thrive, they should be kept out of drafts. Read More
Prunella vulgaris was once a very familiar and well-known plant. Read More
Beans and greens with cornbread is a cherished Southern tradition. Having been born and raised in Kentucky, a love for Southern soul food is in my genes. My grandmother was an excellent cook as was my mother. Read More
It sounds almost impossible to construct a bridge out of grass. However, it can be done. In some places, it's an annual ritual. Read More
Water is absolutely necessary for all cells, organs, and tissues in order to help regulate temperature and maintain the other bodily functions necessary for life. That's why locating and understanding aquifers is extremely important. Read More
Ten years ago, a neighbor gave me a cutting of her Euphorbia canariensis. It quickly became a favorite of mine. Although it's not thought of as a pass-along plant, I've passed along many cuttings from my plant, particularly when participating in plant swaps on Dave's Garden. Read More
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