Variegation in Plants (and in some of my favorites)

Since October is the month to be celebrating mutants and monsters, I thought I would discuss one of my favorite mutants: the variegated plants. Collecting and

The Rare Torrey Pine

The Torrey pine is the rarest pine in the United States and one of the rarest pines in the world. There are estimated to be around 9,000 trees in the wild. Th

Cristate and Monster Succulents

Since October is Mutants and Monsters month, I find it appropriate to discuss some of favorite monsters- the monstrose and cristate plants. Monsters and Crest

Fun Feature: Follow the Progress of our Gronomics Elevated Planters #7

It isnt necessary to put away the garden trowel if physical limitations prevent you from bending over. Even if you are in a wheelchair, a tasty vegetable gard

Spotlight on the Paperbark Maple

One of the best resources we have at Dave?s Garden is a group of members who garden in a professional capacity. Some are landscapers, others have a unique pro

Yellow Butterfly Vine

Occasionally gardeners come across intriguing plants in unexpected ways. Such was the case with my first encounter with yellow butterfly vine. Clusters of yel

Five Easy Houseplants and How to Grow Them

The elegance of an attractive houseplant combined with easy care is what we all want. The following popular specimens are handsome foliage plants that are als

Rejuvenate Your Soil With Cover Crops

Cover crops are grasses, legumes or small grains grown between regular crop production periods for the purpose of protecting and improving the soil

The Frugal Gardener: Money Saving Projects and Tips; Glass Totems and Garden Stakes

Frugal Gardeners are found world-wide and we constantly search for money-saving ways to stretch our garden budget. This Saturday feature will spotlight projec

Botanical Tulips - Go Wild!

We are all familiar with the classic tulip, but not all of us have grown the wild counterparts or botanical tulips. They deserve more attention as they are of

Twelve Interesting and Unusual House Plants

For those of us who garden in temperate zones here in the U.S., the growing season is quickly coming to a close. I find that my attention has already turned f

Spotlight on Attracting and Feeding Wild Birds

One of the best resources we have at Dave?s Garden is a group of members who garden in a professional capacity. Some are landscapers, others have a unique pro

Longitude 63,25° East, latitude 19,43° South.

The title gives the exact geographical location of Rodrigue island, a rather tiny dot in the Indian Ocean, the third component of the Mascareignes archipelago

The Fundamentals of Herb Gardens

Herb gardens are a wonderful addition to your home garden! A wide variety of gardeners will find something to appeal to their interests, whether they love to

National Tortoise Day Article: Proper Diet for Desert Tortoises

In celebration of National Turtle and Tortoise Day on May 23 and since many Mediterranean gardens are home to one or more desert tortoises (not to mention a h

Mulling Over Mulla Mulla

As a Texas gardener, my pulse always quickens upon reading the words ?drought-tolerant? and ?heat-tolerant? in a plants description. And, no offense to succul

Redbud Trees: Add Carefree Color and Appeal to Your Landscaping

Did you know that the redbud tree is also called the Judas tree? Have you ever seen a RED redbud tree? Have you seen a WHITE redbud tree? Are you looking for

Hollyhock, the Hibiscus Cousin

During the hot summer days, they are blooming and acting like they are having a great time. Lots of flowers on one tall stalk are going up and up, with grace

Daves Garden Sunday Funnies: Garden Jokes & Humor

Gardeners have a keen sense of humor and we know that youll enjoy adding your family-friendly quote or description to the image. Well supply the picture and e

The flowering succulents of late spring early summer

By middle to late spring, into early summer, the types of succulents flowering are predominately cacti and tend to remain so the rest of the summer. However,