I am one of those fortunate individuals who grew up on rural land that has been in my family for decades. My parents and grandparents were avid gardeners who gladly shared their love of gardening with me. Today I enjoy a small yard in town with my husband, two dogs and a cat who is in charge of us all.
Late August is a happy time for me in the garden. While some gardeners dread the lull between the July daylily bloom and the September chrysanthemum and aster show, I look forward to the time when migrating Ruby-throated Hummingbirds return. Read More
This way to the next bluebird house! Read More
May I interest you in a fine selection of fruit and nuts? Choosing the right feed to serve your backyard bird feeders may seem daunting. This helpful introduction to bird feed is a second in a four-part series on backyard birds. Read More
If you're seeing spots on your hosta and think you have discovered a new sport, think again. It could be Hosta virus X, now at epidemic proportions in the United States. Read More
In just two months, another August will find me looking for new ways to use all those tomatoes from the garden. Each year I like to find a new way to take advantage of the harvest when there's too little to can, but simply too many sitting on the kitchen counter. Here are a few recipes I've discovered over the years. Read More
Lure these gorgeous black and orange beauties into your yard with the right plants. Read More
Come take a tour of Cacti Mundo! Read More
With a dwindling natural habitat, the Eastern Bluebird often struggles to find acceptable nesting cavities. A specially designed and strategically placed nestbox can help in their survival. All you need to know are a few basics. Read More
When woodland flowers make their spring debut, they are a most welcome sight for nature lovers. In my neck of the woods, no flower is as showy as the Virginia Bluebell. Read More
Pack rats take notice! Put your scraps and castaways to use in the garden for the birds. Read More
What's growing in your garden? Many plants and trees in the garden play host to butterfly larva, or caterpillars. These (sometimes not so) cute critters happily gobble host plants until they are ready to transform into a butterfly. Why not encourage them to do so in your yard by planting host plants and raising the caterpillars yourself? Here's a brief primer on raising caterpillars. Read More
Winter in North America can be brutal to backyard birds. Help them survive the cold by providing some basic needs. Read More
"Where are all my butterflies?" is the question repeated over and over on the Dave's Garden Hummingbird and Butterfly forum this summer. Theories are varied with no real answer, however there are clear steps to attracting butterflies to your garden. Read More
The Bird Watching forum on Dave's Garden was launched on January 1, 2008. Have a look at what it's all about. Read More
Whether you yearn for home-grown blueberries on your morning cereal or attracting beautiful birds in your back yard, you'll find success in container-grown blueberries. Read More
Burls (or burrs in the U.K.) are fascinating works of nature. Read More
When you purchase coffee, what factors influence your buying decision? Brand recognition? Flavor? Price? Saving migratory Songbird habitats? Learn how drinking coffee grown in the shade gives rise to a sunny outlook for native and migratory birds in Latin America. Read More
This is the first of a four-part series on attracting birds to your yard. Part one will examine types of bird feeders. Varieties of seed will highlight part two. Next up is a look at winter essentials for your birds in part three. Part four is a fun look at the Bird Watching Forum here on Dave's Garden. Read More
It's National Apple Month! Celebrate with a great apple pie. Here's a list of some of the best dessert apples for your fall pie. Read More
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