by Michelle Moore

The desire to expand ones plant portfolio is part of catching the gardening bug. Most gardeners try to cheat nature with at least one plant. Maybe with a little extra mulch will do the trick? Maybe there is a little extra space in the garage or even the house? For some it’s more than one plant that displaces the family from their dining room, or perhaps takes over every South facing window in the house. With the right space, nearly anything is possible but not always practical. While you may be able to achieve the most ambitious results, most of us prefer to push the boundaries without creating more inconvenience and cost. With a greenhouse it is possible to stretch the limits with nature’s help instead of fighting nature.  Read More

 This Month's Features & Departments

• Hydroponics 101
  A Diagnostician's Does and Don'ts
  by JB Jones
  

• The Natural Greenhouse
  Raising Irresistable Hanging Baskets for Market
  by Gini Coover

• Focus on Orchids
  Orchid Methods of Propagation 
  by Tom Capranica

• Around the Backyard
  Biding Your Time
  by Drew Landis

• From the Garden & Greenhouse to the Table
  Popeye's Old Standby is a Winter Champ
  by Amy Ambrosius
  
  
• On the Greener Side
  Our Answers to Your Questions
  by Barbara Sue Shcubert
  
  
• Efficient Gardening
  The Ultimate Green
  by Angela Lundmark
  
  
• Are Soil Fertility and the Nutrient Value of Food Plants and Products Correlated?
  by JB Jones
  
  
• Photosynthesis Plant Respiration and Plant Growth
  by Dr. Chris Kline