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Western dogwood (Cornus nuttalli) is a small tree native to… More
Needlegrass, or achnatherum occidentale, is native to western North America.… More
Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160… More
For the first time, All the Backyard Birds: East and… More
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:D I just joined and am looking forward to meeting new friends, and getting some great advice! According to the USDA I live in Zone 7, however the Sunset Western Garden Book says I live in zone 2b. Talk about confusing:confused: Either way I don't really have a garden yet… More
Pay no attention to the moniker. I fancy myself queen of my garden, but actually, I just like to dig in the dirt and see what grows. It never ceases to amaze me and connects me to the energy of life. Actually, I need all the help I can get… More
can anyone tell me what exactly tumbleweed is and where i can get some classic examples - I would like to use it for an art project here in the UK - i know of the acme western movie type tumbleweed - does it really exist? Let me know......... Steven More
Hello everybody, my name is Keith and I am 29 years old living in "Sunny" western Washington state. I am fairly new to gardening, it is something that I have always had an interest in, but so seldom have had the time. Now I am about to be a father… More
Good morning from Western Kentucky! This site was mentioned on a recipe site where I have been a member and gardening forum host for over five years. So naturally, I am teetering around and trying to get my bearings on an entirely different format (amazing how we grow so accustomed… More
Hiya everyone, We live in a small town at the base of Grand Mesa; the largest flat top mesa on planet Earth. We live out in the country, but still in the mountains. The natural terrain is unlike any other place on earth with enormous Sage, Cedars, and Pine in… More
Hello my nickname is Clouddancer my real name is Donna. I'm 51 years old and have been gardening since I was 4. I love every aspect of gardening. Two years ago I made a life change and got remarried to a good friend I met online and moved from Oregon… More
I'm excited to find this forum. It will be nice to have contact with people who have the same interest. I love gardening of all kinds and have great interest in all types of wildlife. I try to plant the type of flowers, shrubs and trees that birds, butterflies and… More
Hi Gilson and welcome to GG!! :) More
Hey everyone, I have a massive block of Juniper (maybe boxwood?) style hedges in the front of my house. The plants get full on southern and western sun during the summer and are in area that is fairly dry. They have climbed to a fairly good size (~10 feet), even… More
I am new here and have already received help with a mystery plant we have. Thanks! I live in western nc, married for 24 yrs, have a 22 yr old daughter who lives in asheville. we grow a huge garden each yr that Mother Nature allows. i can and freeze… More
Hi everyone. I'm hoping someone can help identify this plant. I'm in western PA, zone 5. This plant actually grew 3 ft tall this year! Thanks for your help. More
My mother and I each bought one of these plants at a nursery that was going out of business. Hers was in low western light, bloomed frequently but died within a year of purchase. I've had mine in high western light for almost four years now but it has only… More
Hello from New York where we're an above average Zone 4. Brrrr. More
I live on Puget Sound in West Seattle - do you have a specific grass recommendation that would be hearty here? The property abuts the beach - so it can be cold and breezy - although full sun when the sun is out here.... Thanks - Patty More
:p Greetings! I'm new here, and I have to say that I really enjoy spending time on GardenGuides learning new things to incorporate into my garden. Anyone else from Oregon? (Go Beavers!!!) My husband and I are just starting our first garden together. So far, we have some radishes, rhubarb… More
Hi, My name is June and I just joined today. I've started a blog and created an album with a few pictures of my garden. I'll try to take more soon and post them My garden is young - between 1 and 2 years but it's looking good because I've… More
:p I'm 56 and still listen to rock, but what people used to call heavy....J. Hendrix, Led Zeplin, Rolling Stones, etc. Believe it or not I still listen to this stuff and the new stuff. I did broaden my horizons about 15 years ago when my son was really good… More
Munnar Is a small town nestled in the western Ghats. Western Ghats are mountains that form the eastern boundary of Kerala. Tea,coffee,spices are the main crops grown. The weather is very pleasant throughout the year. I should say a state of perpetual Spring..!! I would to share some pics with… More
Enter the date of your first 2007 sighting here! I am holding out for the first week in April here in western Kentucky. Last year, April 6th was the big day. This year, Spring seems to be a little earlier and milder, so I am waiting and hoping. More