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As write this article, I am watching a squirrel lying on the top of my greenhouse sunning itself; which is made possible because I use shade...
For years I was a snob towards succulents. I thought they were beneath me as a gardener; after all, anyone can grow a succulent. In my...
It has been an exciting year with the reissuing of Pat Armstrong’s Wild Plants Family Cookbook. Working with Pat and adapting her recipes from plants found...
When you are looking to pot orchids a few factors when taken into consideration go a long way to define healthy growth of your orchids. Therefore...
Enjoying the fruits of your labor is one of the most enjoyable aspects of being a greenhouse hobbyist. Being surrounded by fragrant flowers or harvesting fresh...
I usually write about efficiency from the perspective of actions we can take or new products we can buy to increase efficiency. This month, I’m taking...
Vermicompost, also known as worm castings or vermicast, is being produced and marketed as an organic source for essential plant nutrient elements as well as a...
Yucca extract is a natural surfactant or wetting agent. Yucca schidigera contains saponins, a soapy, steroidal-like substance that acts as a natural spreader/sticker for horticultural use....
Don’t let the idea of vertical gardening intimidate you. Vertical gardening can be as simple as including hanging planters on your porch to more complex projects that...
There have been times in my life when I have known that what I am doing is truly the right thing. Times when my actions needed...
Growers Supply in Dyersville, Iowa, specializes in growing produce hydroponically. We grow tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green beans, strawberries, lettuce, basil, rosemary, oregano, cilantro, kale and Swiss Chard...
Growing orchids indoors takes some time, patience and proper knowledge to successfully have beautiful orchids hanging in your windowsill. The thought of growing orchids may seem...
The percolator is a fantastic system for the beginning hydroponics gardener to build. Very few materials are required and all of them can be obtained...
