Melody Rose
I come from a long line of Kentuckians who love the Good Earth. I love to learn about every living thing, and love to share what I've learned. Photography is one of my passions, and all of the images in my articles are my own, except where credited.
DG Sunday Funnies for April 14th, 2024
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Plant a Bee Garden for Our Threatened Pollinators
Help our fragile bee and pollinator population with a garden featuring their favorite plants. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for April 7th, 2024
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Preparing for the Total Eclipse of the Sun
On April 8th, 2024, many parts of the continental U.S. will experience a total eclipse of the sun. Read More
Hidden Transplant Troubles
Spring is a time when everyone wants to plant something new. Only there's a right and a wrong way to go about it. Read More
Celebrate! It's Tater Day!
Celebrate Tater Day with the Folks in Benton, Kentucky. We honor the sweet potato this first Monday in April. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for March 31st, 2024
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Eating the Weeds with Violas, Sweet Violets
Many gardeners have an on-going battle with the wild violet and my advice is if you can't beat them, eat them! Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for March 24th, 2024
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A Great Landscape Choice for Small Properties is the Red Buckeye
As spring starts to awaken, many gardeners are searching for the perfect small tree to light up their property. The red buckeye is a good candidate. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for March 17, 2024
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Early Spring Butterflies. Where Do They Come From?
Spring is almost here and in the mid-south the gardens are waking up. One sure sign that winter is over are the early spring butterflies. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for March10th, 2024
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Foraging Spring Greens as You Weed Your Garden
Spring is a great time to take to the forests and fields to forage for early wild foods. It is especially satisfying if these plants are considered weeds and you forage them from your own garden. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for March 3rd, 2024
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The History of Daffodils
With the coming of March, that means daffodils for most of us in the temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere. These sunny yellow flowers mean that spring is almost here. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for February 25th, 2024
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Plant Spring Peas as a Cool Weather Crop
One of the first vegetables a gardener plants in the spring are peas. Read More
DG Sunday Funnies for February 18th, 2024
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Grow and Eat Healthy Spring Radishes
One of the first spring vegetables gardeners plant is usually the radish. Read More
