Photo by www.zanda. photography on Unsplash If you’re an enthusiastic gardener, it’s amazing how you lose track of time while tending to your garden, right? It’s such a...
Year round greenhouses, or even those used for season extension, face the challenge of extreme temperature swings. The structure collects excessive amounts of heat during the...
Building a greenhouse in your backyard is a good idea. There are many benefits to having one in your backyard. With a greenhouse in your backyard...
A reader from New Brunswick, Canada asks: My wife is looking for lighting for the winter months for Orchids (Phalaenopsis). She is looking at artificial light...
Heat plays a vital role in your garden. Temperature is a major factor in determining, among other things, transpiration rates. Transpiration involves the use of about...
It’s a good thing that midsummer roses aren’t as lazy as we are in the hot weather! Look for two rose phenomena when the temp zooms...
If you are a keen grower, your seeds represent the engine room of your horticultural operations. If seeds are not properly stored and organized, you can’t expect...
Every experienced gardener knows that they must have the necessary gadgets to help them in their hobby. If you have a parent who loves gardening, you...
Any green thumb worth their salt knows that if you want to be able to grow plants year-round, you need to create and sustain an environment...
As the cost of living and groceries continues to increase, many people are starting to think about growing their own vegetables at home. To do it...
Pathogenic fungi can be very destructive to an indoor garden or greenhouse. Much like pest insects, pathogenic fungi are capable, under the right circumstances, of quickly...
A plant’s root system provides vital access to water and nutrients. Experienced growers understand that making root production a top priority will lead to healthier and...
A plant’s root system provides vital access to water and nutrients. Experienced growers understand that making root production a top priority will lead to healthier and...
Common Names: Wax Vine, Wax Plant, Honey Plant, Indian Rope Plant & Porcelain Flower Light Needs: High light. Plants that receive less than half a day...
An effective predator of spider mites, especially two-spotted, P. persimilis is excellent in humid greenhouses and for dense field crops. Optimal temperature range is 68-90° F...
Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus Other Names: Emerald feather Light Needs: High, indirect light. Best Temperature: Does best in average to cool condition but can survive a variety of...
