This article on “Beginners Advice” is intended to answer “Can I grow orchids?” and “What kind?” To the first question, “Can I grow orchids,” the answer...
Aquaponics involves rearing water-based animals like fish along with plants. It is a controlled environment that maximizes the use of nutrients and energy. This makes it...
Prior to setting up a greenhouse it is important to consider how the space within the greenhouse will be utilized. Unfortunately, many gardeners do not think...
Process acorn flour costs $23.00 per pound! Why should we care? In a perpetual search for food crops that can sustain a person who doesn’t eat...
Clean Up Existing Plant Beds Removing weeds and overgrown plants in existing beds makes everything look neat and organized, and will allow colorful plants and petals...
To make a nutrient solution and root zone enjoy as many of the benefits of soil, without suffering the disadvantages of soil, many hydroponic growers choose...
The atmospheric conditions in an indoor garden or greenhouse should be considered just as important as lighting or nutrition. In fact, efficiently maintaining the atmospheric conditions...
Are you interested in organic vegetable gardening? You should be. It’s the right approach for good health and a good healthy environment. Do you think organic...
There are 3 basic components in a greenhouse. You have the frame, the glazing material or covering and the greenhouse supplies. Greenhouse Framing If you are...
Companies today are actually developing different varieties of vegetables designed to grow well in greenhouses. Many vegetables will grow in a greenhouse but some will grow distinctly well...
Blossom End Rot is a common problem caused by a calcium imbalance which may occur in tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and melons. The problem is indicated...
A shade cloth is used in a greenhouse for two reasons. First, to protect plants from getting burned by intense sunlight and second, shade cloth is...
Growing tomatoes upside down not only saves garden space, it also reduces insect problems and increases yields. It’s also a great way to utilize the upper space in a...