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.
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
