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.
Imagine how easy gardening could be if you only had to fertilize once or twice a year. Read More
What exactly does the North American Rock Garden Society deal with? More than you might think. Read More
Since bee populations are declining, beekeeping is becoming an important—yet sweet—hobby. Read More
Did you know that a living can be made out of more than just succulents? Read More
Beauty and the Beast, butterflies versus moths. Read More
January is Mail Order Gardening Month Read More
We are used to looking at flowers during daylight. Blooming black-eyed susans or hollyhocks with their parabolic dish-shaped flowers are hard to miss. Though many flowers attract diurnal pollinators such as bees, flies, butterflies and hummingbirds, there are those flowers whose allegiance is to the night and the pollinators that flit about in the darkness. These are the plants of the moonbeam garden whose flowers unfurl as darkness approaches and then close up shop with the morning's light. These plants often attract moths, nighttime insects and even bats as pollinators. Read More
Wreaths are floral celebrations of the seasons. In winter, conifer greens and pine cones ring in the Christmas season, while dried flowers woven with grasses prolongs the bounty of summer. But for year-round enjoyment, a living wreath keeps the year alive. You can create your own living wreath with succulents, sphagnum moss and a wreath base. Read More
Gift giving during the Christmas season is a wonderful way to share the holiday spirit with others. Read More
Poinsettias require special care and handling, but they can bring some beautiful splashes of color to your holiday décor. Read More
Anyone who has entered garden produce or flowers or plants into a local county fair always hopes for a blue ribbon. Read More
Nothing ruins a summer backyard barbeque or patio party like an invasion of hungry mosquitoes. They arent there for the brauts and watermelon, rather the female mosquitoes are drawn to carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. Seeking blood meals for egg development, female mosquitoes follow the wafting scent of exhaled CO2 to its source: the grill master or the partygoers. Read More
Backyard bird feeding is a great activity enjoyed by millions of Americans. However, these feeders will attract predators that may prey on the birds. Read More
Where ground space is limited or just for a different approach, these walls of greenery come in various sizes from small wall hangings to massive walls that resemble privacy hedges for the rich and famous. Read More
The term hardiness refers to a plant's ability to withstand a yearly minimum temperature average. Average is the key, as plants may experience temperatures lower than the average. Read More
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