About Us Sign Up  Log inHOMEGUIDES & INFORMATIONCOMMUNITIESGARDEN SHOWCASEPRODUCTS & SOURCESWelcome to Dave's Garden!  Dave's Garden is the hands-down favorite website of gardeners around the world. Our articles and videos show you how to start seeds and learn how to have your best garden ever. Members can chat with other gardeners in our 217 forums, and identify your plants, pests, birds and butterflies. Here's what's happening right now in Dave's Garden...TODAY'S FEATURESIntroducing Bob, Master Gardener, by Geoff SteinIn an effort to keep from getting too serious all the time, Bob, a Master Gardener (self proclaimed) shares his wisdom after many years making the same mistakes over and over again.Continue reading »The Honeybee: Its History and Importance to Our Lives and Our Gardens, by Melody RoseIf you eat a piece of fruit today, thank a honeybee. Chances are, the bee was directly responsible for its pollination. Honeybees not only produce honey, but are an important agricultural asset as well.Continue reading »View more featuresPLANTFILES:Firecracker Penstemon 
(Penstemon eatonii)
I've got penstemon eatonii in the garden.  It's a wonderful plant that doesn't mind a bit (I wouldn't say "thrives") neglect....
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The Sample Seed Shop
Review by paully37:
What a great shop! Remy offers a lovely selection, generous seed counts and low prices. He ships and responds to emails quickly....
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BIRDFILES:
Common Grackle 
(Quiscalus quiscula)
I would have to echo what hydey said. They are a nuisance, and a bully at our feeders, and baths. I find nothing beautiful...
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BUGFILES:
Chinese Mantid 
(Tenodera aridifolia)
In my science/biology class, we decided to collect one of these as a class pet. We discovered it was a female, and she made...
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GO GARDENING:
Rarefind Nursery (Rare Find Nursery)
I took the hour long trip to visit Rare Find Nursery last June. I spent all day looking at all their wonderful plant offerings....
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GARDEN BOOKWORM:
The Carolinas Gardener's Guide
Review by nburleson:
I live in SC and am a new gardener (my wife was the gardener). This book has helped me greatly to know what to buy and how...
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