Seed-starting can be a fun process to look forward to. During the days leading up to spring, you may be anxiously awaiting the sprouting of new seeds you’re starting. But, as with any gardening endeavor, things don’t always go exactly as expected. If you’ve started your seeds and you’re experiencing less than successful results don’t worry
Not all insects in your garden indicate a threat. In fact, strategically including plants in your garden that attract beneficial bugs helps reduce the need to treat pest outbreaks with chemicals.
Seed-Starting Must-Haves Wednesday, January 17, 2018 If you’re anxious about the start of spring, there’s no better way to prepare than to focus on starting seedlings for a new crop of plants right now! To ensure your success from the beginning, use quality supplies that are designed for the seed-starting process. Not only will you see results from your efforts, but also your enthusiasm and passion for gardening will continue to grow.
What’s the best way to prevent common maintenance issues in your greenhouse? Well, there’s good news and bad news. The good news? Simply keep it clean. The bad news? It’s an ongoing task, and the more consistent you are, the better.
New years are about new beginnings, and on the cusp of 2018, you might be looking ahead and thinking about making a fresh start in your garden. Whether you’ve got an existing garden or whether you’re planning to start one, a new growing season holds the promise of beginning—or beginning again.
A greenhouse is invaluable to extending your gardening efforts all year long. But that doesn’t mean you won’t face a special set of challenges when the weather changes. Just because winter brings with it cooler temperatures doesn’t mean you can stop monitoring what’s going on in your greenhouse.
‘Tis the season to spend, spend, spend, it seems. But if your finances can’t accommodate all the shopping you’d like to do, it’s still possible to find great gifts at prices that won’t break the bank or create a mountain of holiday debt you may soon regret.If you’ve got a gardener on your list—whether a seasoned expert or a budding novice—we can recommend some thoughtful selections that fit any budget!
Gardening in the winter can help give you a boost during the sometimes dreary days, and focusing on flowers can have an especially positive effect by adding lots of color.
Plants need light to grow and thrive, but how much and when can be affected by factors such as the age of the plant and the season of the year. In the controlled environment a greenhouse provides, growers set themselves up for success simply by understanding the basic needs of plants and the lighting options available.
Just because the weather gets colder, that doesn’t mean you have to go without fresh vegetables. With the help of hydroponic gardening, you can enjoy salads, cucumbers and tomatoes even though winter might traditionally dictate those crops are out of season.
