Damian is contributing writer to Dave's Garden. He is a freelance writer, hiking guide, gardener and wreath-maker living in Central Oregon. He has published several books including Pacific Northwest Wildflowers and Canyon Country Wildflowers with Globe Pequot Press.
From simple to complex, there are a variety of bird-friendly water features that can either be purchased or made with some simple items. Read More
What's in your soil? Read More
Native bumblebees are having facing some challenging times. Read More
Gardening should be a labor of love, not a painful experence. Read More
Installing a nest box for birds in your backyard is a great way to provide alternative housing for these feathered friends. Read More
Demystifying growing mushrooms at home. Read More
Birdwatchers flock to their local Christmas Bird Count. Read More
This holiday season, take the time to start making a few fine-feathered friends of your own. Read More
Feeding birds in winter is a great way to observe backyard birds and learn more about their world. Read More
Garden from the ground up with no ground required. Read More
Putting some artwork in your garden can make it look brighter and more colorful than ever before. Read More
Options abound for making or adding compost to the garden Read More
Generate some buzz for pollinators during National Pollinator Week. Read More
What herbs grow in your garden to help fight coronavirus? Read More
Got Milk(weed) in your region? Read More
Including wild bergamot in the garden is just what the doctor ordered. Read More
Learn about World Bee Day and ways to help pollinators. Read More
A Western jay feathered with a famous name. Read More
The Great Backyard Bird Count and President's Day Weekend share the same calendar. Read More
Some plants have evolved to thrive without having chlorophyll to produce nutrients for their survival. Read More
