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.
Growing Winter Primroses
What do fairies and poison have in common? They both are types of winter primroses. Read More
Basic Tips for Seed Starting Success
Gardener's start your engines! It's time to create edible bounty from your garden - starting with optimum veggie varieties, seed planting times, and care. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for February 8th, 2026
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Hellebores Give Beautiful Winter Blooms
Hellebores are a beautiful late winter or early spring treat. Read More
Warm Up Your Winter with Soup-er Dumplings
Dump a few dumplings into your broth. They will make a more super soup! Read More
Growing a Windowsill Herb Garden in Winter
To maintain a windowsill herb garden in winter requires a little space, sufficient light and a little vigilance to keep plants growing. Read More
Flowers to Start Seeding in February
When you can't wait until spring, here are five flowers to start from seed in February Read More
Create a Prairie Pocket Garden for the Pollinators
A prairie pocket garden sounds like an adorable little place to grow native wildflowers and grasses, right? Well, that is exactly what it is! Perfect for those who have a small area they want to fill with vibrant natural beauty to attract the local birds and bees, a small wildflower garden is easy to Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for February 1st, 2026
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How to Discourage Bully Birds at Your Feeders
If you have bird feeders, then you know exactly what 'bully birds' are and there are some things you can do to discourage these thugs. Read More
Sansevieria is the Beginner's Houseplant
Want to add some green to a room, but afraid you have a brown thumb? Read More
Ways to Boost Seedling Growth for Transplant
Starting your own seeds this year? Find out how to boost seedling growth for transplant. Read More
5 Ways to Have a Better Spring
What is your favorite season? Spring is a time of new beginnings and here's some ways to enjoy it more. Read More
The Environmental Impact When Snow and Freezing Weather is Absent
It is pretty to look at, but nobody likes to drive in it. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for January 25th, 2026
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Eating the Weeds: Stellaria media, Common Chickweed
Spring is just around the corner and that means we have a whole new menu of foraged plants to enjoy. Read More
9 Health Benefits of Cocoa Nibs
Christmas Eve traditions are different around the world and Peru has an interesting and sweet one about chocolate. Read More
When Can I Plant This...?
If you are an experienced gardener, you may never have to ask this question. Read More
Annuals You'll Never Have to Plant More Than Once
These annuals will readily self-sow and fill all of the bare spots in your garden. Read More
Hydroponics: Seed Starting Basics
Ever had a bunch of tiny trays filled with dirt and seeds around your home? Say goodbye to that hassle! Read More
