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Coffee and conversation: the evolution of an e-community
Reading some of the frank and informal exchanges, I could swear I caught a whiff of freshly brewed coffee.I've made friends here, and it often seems odd to me to realize some of them live hundreds or thousands of miles away.
California
El Segundo
Iowa Roundup 2008--Portal to Plant Heaven
No, it's..." the 2008 Iowa DG Roundup at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids! Seeds for the kids table flyers for either Earl May storeStatue of a little girl angel playing in a pot of dirt
California
El Segundo
Dave\'s Garden leads to Dinu\'s Garden
It shaped 'me and my gardening'! I buried my head deeper into this DG-thing only to find myself being drawn like an ant to sugar! Once this ant tasted the sugar cube, there has been no looking back.[Pictures below - clockwise, beginning from left: Royal...
California
El Segundo
Its a Small World After All
Or maybe a friend told you about it. How did you find this site? A flower expert in Japan was sharing her beautiful arrangements with a doctor/cactus grower in New Mexico. We all enjoy the natural world as much as Aurora, Snow White and Bambi.
California
El Segundo
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
I've been blessed with a Mother in law who is a cherished friend and fellow gardener. There's a lovely poem by William Ross Wallace. But the absolute love of gardening that she instilled in my husband Michael and also passed on to me is something that...
California
El Segundo
Extreme birdhouses; designed and built by DG member John Looser
This is just a spotlight on one of the many wonderful members here.Thank you for reading this article. The largest was over 9 feet wide and 8 feet tall. One of the houses weighs over 500 pounds, has 32 dormers, 14 different roofs and 103 bird apartments.
California
El Segundo
The Love Garden: A lasting gift for your Valentine
These plants have the word ‘love' in their name, rather than a meaning paired with the flower itself.These are only a few of the plants with the word love in their name. Valentine's Day is set aside each year as a day for people celebrate their love...
California
El Segundo
Neem, An Indoor Gardeners Best Friend
We just have to make the choice to use them.For more information on the benefits, health and otherwise, of theMany thanks to Dinu, Gabrielle, and Chamma for their wonderful photo additions to PlantFiles.
California
El Segundo
I (heart) my garden , my garden (hearts) me
Let's count the ways our gardens "heart" us with health and beauty, and then play a game. "" will help you decide whether a potted orange tree is right for your situation.Delicous, nutritious sweet potatoes are another heat loving crop.
California
El Segundo
Woody Perennials Bring the Fall Border to Life
To their dismay, most of the pretty spring flowers become scruffy and unkempt as summer's heat and humidity take their toll. If these beauties do not currently bloom in your garden, now is a good time to remedy that situation.
California
El Segundo
Fun feature: Spotlight on BirdFiles
Even though Dave's Garden is primarily focused on plants, we have several features for those who love their feathered friends too.was launched by popular demand for a database that catalogs the birds our members see in their gardens and as they travel.
California
El Segundo
Limbaugh\'s Legacy: My Favorite Heirloom Tomato, \
Fred Limbaugh's death in January of 2008 was a great loss. Thanks to his annual seed offer, this wonderful tomato found its way to my garden. How this spectacular variety ended up in my garden, and how you can grow it, too?
California
El Segundo
Summer Bites
The weather has warmed up enough to finally be outside enjoying the longer days. Insect repellants are moderately effective, citronella being the best in my experience. Your best defense is a good stiff breeze, this will keep them at bay.
California
El Segundo
The Requirements for Growing Truffles
Truffles prefer growing in areas with cool winters, damply warm springs and hot summers with intermittent annual rainfall around 28 inches. Those over a chalk or limestone bedrock provide the correct pH of around 7.5 to 8.3 as well as minerals, but this...
California
Santa Monica
How to Grow White Truffles
If you are planting several trees, plant rows spaced 12 feet apart with trees spaced 5 to 7 feet apart.Test the soil. Truffles will not begin growing for at least five years, perhaps longer.
California
Santa Monica
Dave\'s Garden\'s heroes: Extreme reverse makeover saves the day
Suddenly, another post appeared.Smockette posted an offer to move the gardens, with information that this would not be the first time that Texas Dave's Garden members helped move an entire garden.
California
El Segundo
Meet Dave\'s Gardeners in Your Area: Throw a Plant Party!
Finger foods are fun, and all you need for service are napkins and maybe some small paper plates.Your party food choices will be the biggest factor in determining how much time you, the host, will spend having fun with your guests.
California
El Segundo
Dutchman\'s Breeches, A Comedy of Errors
They are little tiny, so we'll put each clump in one of the paper bags first so we don't lose none of 'em. "...and of the flower bushes, only the hardier specimens stood their ground amidst goldenrod and Dutchman's Breeches." Ol' Remus from the Woodpile...
California
El Segundo
Castor oil, anyone?
It is also used in hydraulic brake fluids and in biodegradable laundry detergents, as well as in paints and varnishes. It is also cultivated by European and American gardeners as a foliage plant, which is what min its native habitat is a tree that reaches...
California
El Segundo
Making Olive Oil
When the oil pours out of the final filtering machine, it's magic. To take some photographs, my wife and I took a trip to a local olive press. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of the huge stone slab olive squashers used before the wheel crusher...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Almond Oil Information: Tips For Using Almond Oil
It is chock full of healthy fats that actually help to reduce cholesterol. The oil has been used to treat vascular problems such as spider and varicose veins as well as to treat liver ailments.Almond oil can be used as a laxative and, in fact, is milder...
Ohio
Willoughby
Calendula Oil Uses: Learn How To Make Calendula Oil
I, personally, have used sweet almond oil and was very happy with its effects on my skin and hair.There are two different ways you can make homemade calendula infused oils. With their anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiseptic, antibacterial, antimicrobial,...
Ohio
Willoughby
What Is Canola Oil – Canola Oil Uses And Benefits
Relatives ofhave been cultivated for food for millennia and were used as both food and fuel oil since the 13th century throughout Europe.Rapeseed oil production peaked in North America during the World War II.
Ohio
Willoughby
Olive Oil Information: Learn How To Use Olive Oil
Long ago, the olives were painstakingly crushed between two stones, but today, they are crushed automatically between steel blades.Once crushed, the resulting paste is macerated or stirred to release the precious oil.
Ohio
Willoughby
Uses of Chrysanthemum Oil
Insect repellents for humans and pets also often contain pyrethrum. Herbalists and perfumers also call chrysanthemum tansy, costmary, feverfew chrysanthemum and balsamita. Chrysanthemum oil can also be used in perfumes or scented candles.
California
Santa Monica
Olives To Olive Oil
If you're looking for a way to get rich, olives are definitely not your best bet, but opportunities do exist and the market for olive oil is growing fast. After the first five to 10 years, the trees can tolerate a green cover crop as long as they are...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
What Is Safflower Oil – Uses And Benefits Of Safflower Oil
North Dakota and Montana grow most of the remainder of that for domestic productions.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });) is one of the oldest cultivated crops and dates back to ancient Egypt on textiles...
Ohio
Willoughby