Even though microbes naturally act to control pathogens (bacteria and fungi) through a process known as “competitive-exclusion” it still pays to be cautious with decisions to...
There is a lot of buzz surrounding sustainable and organic gardening. An increasing amount of people are realizing that the health benefits of eating organic foods...
The correct greenhouse makes it possible to grow in almost any climate. It doesn’t matter if the location is hot and dry, extremely cold, consistently wet...
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As a vegetable, radishes never caught my attention before this year. Working on a school garden class at the beginning of the season, we were looking...
Cover crops are fast-growing small grains, grasses or legumes that are generally planted in the fall and tilled under in the spring to improve soil. Cover...
Container gardening isn’t really any better or worse than other gardening methods, but it is a unique way to garden. However, when it comes to container...
It is true that traditional greenhouses use glass panels but plastic panels can be a good alternative if you are on a tight budget. Plastic greenhouses...
Many orchid growers have a very “laid-back” approach to feeding, and that can result in inconsistent growth and blooming. We believe that a standardized plant feeding regimen can...
Plant cuttings are when you take a piece of the parent plant and use it to start a new plant. It is just one of the...
Most people don’t think of oxygen as something plants need but, rather, something that plants create. Though it is true that plants create oxygen as a...
I get a lot of questions about how to figure the polycarbonate sheets and profiles needed to build a greenhouse. The best way to handle this...
Tomatoes are among most popular the easiest garden plants to grow. Here are ten tips to starting healthy and high producing plants 1. Choose disease resistant...
Most Spider Mites, especially the Two Spotted Spider Mite love hot weather and dry conditions, so the race is on! Batten down the hatches and Katie bar...