A new year always brings with it new resolutions. Most often, people tend to resolve to make changes for themselves, everything from getting in shape to getting out of debt. But if you are eager to make some positive changes in 2017, don’t forget about your garden!
Got a gardener on your holiday shopping list? Fortunately, there’s no shortage of gift ideas, but with so many, where do you begin? For starters, consider your recipient’s level of interest, whether a beginner or an experienced grower, and even how small or large their garden may be.In the spirit of the season, we put together a list where you could find something that would make any recipient—and any budget—happy.
7 Best Cold Weather Crops Friday, November 11, 2016 The impending arrival of winter is no reason to take a break from your gardening activities—unless you absolutely want to. Of course, a greenhouse makes it easier to support your growing efforts year-round, but if you choose the right crop—and if your local climate allows—there are even some things you can tend to in outside gardens when the temperature starts to change with the seasons.
Cooler temperatures are coming, and with them the challenge of adequately heating your greenhouse if you’re planning to use it to extend your growing season.
Not all greenhouses are created equal. While all serve the same purpose, greenhouses range from very simple structures to very elaborate, high-end models.Luxury greenhouses carry a higher price tag, but they are a great way to add a touch of elegance to your yard. They are a great choice if you want to do something to set yours apart from the greenhouse many gardeners or homeowners usually have.
Just because the days will start getting shorter after the autumnal equinox doesn’t mean gardeners will have to go into hibernation until spring. Utilizing a greenhouse is a great way to continue to stay involved with your gardening efforts, despite the cooler temperatures and shorter days to come.
Plants need adequate water, nutrients and a climate-controlled environment to thrive in a greenhouse. But multiple research points to light-emitting diode (LED) technology as the next up-and-coming growing essential, particularly for commercial operations.
Preparing your greenhouse for the changes in seasons is one of the most important tasks you’ll do throughout the year to set yourself up for gardening success. Just like your home, your greenhouse requires regular maintenance and tidying, but you should also schedule time for a thorough cleaning.
Regardless of how long you’ve been a greenhouse gardener or the size of your operation, every grower still needs the same essentials to be successful. Of course, some of your necessary greenhouse supplies will be dictated by your local climate, your growing goals and even what you’re planting, but these basics will never go out of style.
Novices, hobby gardeners and commercial growers rely on greenhouses to protect their plants from pests and the elements to ultimately extend their growing seasons.
