Mar 17, 2026

Garden Resources

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The Dixon Gardens team is a group of experienced and knowledgeable trained horticulturists and enthusiastic amateurs. Together, and with the help of trusted, research-based organizations, we have compiled a list of helpful gardening resources. We welcome suggestions for other articles. Contact Suzanne Allen at gvolunteer@dixon.org.

RESOURCES COMING SOON. 

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1. Soil Basics

Everything you need to know about your soil!

Preparing a Bed for Planting

Soil Getting It Right

 

2. Garden Tools

Garden tools to get you started, with pictures!

Seed Starting Equipment

Tools for Incorporating Amendments

 

3. Basic Propagation Techniques

Propagation tips and tricks!

Propagation from Seed

Propagation Log

Seed Starting Equipment

Seed Starting Log

 

4. Seed Selection

Basic tips for selecting seed!

Seed Selection

 

5. Bulbs

Bulbs here, bulbs there, bulbs everywhere!

Tulip Literacy written by Matt Mattus and provided by our friends at https://ahsgardening.org/

Growing Daffodils in Containers

Dixon Favorite Bulb Sources

 

6. Terrarium Techniques

Step by step guide to designing a Terrarium!

Designing A Terrarium

 

7. Houseplants

How to care for Houseplants!

Houseplant Care

 

8. Native Plants

Caring for plants native to our area!

Coming Soon!