Plant Name Bromeliacea, Various genera Common Names Bromeliads, Air plants, Living vase plants Light Needs High light with some direct sun. Best Temperatures Warm conditions or...
Indoor horticulturists and greenhouse hobbyists are always on the lookout for highly efficient and highly effective lighting systems. For indoor horticulturists, the lighting system is the...
Winter vegetables and greens are a joy to grow because they are tolerant of cold weather and thrive in the spring and fall. If you like...
When the cold winter wind howls outside and our gardens are fast asleep, gardeners may still crave crisp, fresh greens. Satisfy those cravings by learning to...
If you’re looking for reasons to raise your own vegetables, here are a few you may or may not have considered. Convenience You can grow your...
Light energy is the most important controllable factor in every indoor garden. For indoor gardens, the light energy is the driving force behind all plant growth;...
Everyone knows there is nothing quite like eating your own home-grown vegetables but not everyone knows that many foods will regrow easily from food scraps that...
Even a hydroponic garden is subject to infestation by insects, pests and diseases. These insects will move into the growing space and can cause significant damage...
There is frequently debate on rather a PVC greenhouse is a better choice for a garden than a wood greenhouse. Both greenhouse types have their own...
There are many different gardens that can be grown. Some have specific purposes like a vegetable garden, while others are designed to be aesthetically pleasing. Check...
One sometimes hears the question: “What’s the best orchid container for my plant?” The correct answer to that is that there isn’t a single, best pot. In...
The hydroponic wick system is the simplest of all six types of hydroponic systems. That’s because traditionally it doesn’t have any moving parts and doesn’t use...
If you’re a hydroponic gardener understand the benefits of using hydroponics versus soil grown plants. They can produce higher yields and require fewer pesticides while being...
With all the decisions to be made when contemplating purchasing or building a greenhouse, it may be easy to overlook snow and wind. However, a gardener...
If you have one or more black walnut trees in your yard, you may have noticed that some plants have difficulty surviving near the trees. The...