Gardening Articles, Tips and How-tos
Garden smarter with our library of articles written by our team of expert gardeners. Daily posts include everything from beginner gardening tips to in-depth articles on botany and landscaping.
Why Letting Weeds Run Wild Can Actually Help Your Garden
Beneficial weeds serve many advantageous purposes in the garden. Read More
Gradual Gardening
Are you still planting seedlings in August? You, too, may be a gradual gardener! Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for August 17th, 2025
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Shrubs and Other Plants with Incredible Fall Colors
The arrival of autumn can be a difficult pill to swallow. Read More
Mum's the Word
How well do you know your mums? Read More
It's Time for the 2025 Pixel County Fair!
It's time for our annual, long-running virtual Pixel County Fair. Read More
How to Get Your Weeds Under Control
Whether you are a control freak or just a good gardener, nobody likes weeds. Read More
All About Ragweed, the Good and the Bad
Do you wake up with red, itchy eyes these days? Are you in a constant state of sniffles and sneezes? Welcome to ragweed season! Read More
Corn Sweat. Is it a Real Thing?
Yes, your corn sweats and gives off moisture to add more humidity to the already hot air. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for August 10th, 2025
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Preserving Our Vegetable Heritage and Saving Seeds for the Future
Growing your own vegetables has become fashionable again and saving seed is a logical byproduct. Read More
Malvas or Mallows, There's One For Every Garden
When it comes to plant families, fewer are larger than mallows. They appear to be some of the most popular plants around, and many people have some version of this plant. Read More
Curb Appeal with Fall Colors and Flowers
Boost curb appeal this fall with natural fall color. Read More
Protecting Your Fruit From Hungry Birds
I wanted to have a few fruit trees in my garden, to have my own fruits to eat. But I never thought that meant protecting it from the birds. Read More
Summer Lawn Care
It's crunch time for your lawn. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for August 3rd, 2025
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Using Summer Plums for Tasty Treats
Summer fruits are one of the nicest things about the season and plums are one of the best. Read More
August Garden Celebration Days
Every month has a few offbeat gardening holidays in it. Here are some of our August favorites: Read More
Ornamental Peppers to Pep Up Next Summer's Containers
Peppers can be hot stuff decorative plants as well as culinary ones. So, you may want to grow them as container annuals rather than confining them to the vegetable garden. Read More
The ABCs of Fall Vegetables and Fruits to Plant
If you are like me, when summer starts to fade you start to feel sad. Read More
