Most people appreciate easy access to fresh produce. This is one of the main reasons many of us become horticulturists. As we go through the trials...
Attached greenhouses are exactly what they sound like: greenhouses attached to another structure. In many cases, the other structure is the gardener’s house. Attached greenhouses include...
Many indoor horticulturists are reaping the benefits of growing in Smart Pot fabric containers. Not only do fabric containers give a plant’s roots maximum exposure to...
When purchasing a greenhouse, a gardener is faced with a few options in regard to the type of material the transparent panels are made from. Although...
Revolutionizing the 1000w Fixture: The HSE NXT2 Although there is no shortage of new lighting technologies being introduced, high intensity discharge, or HID, lighting systems are...
Unstable atmospheric conditions may be the biggest cause of failure in cloning by novice gardeners. Some plant varieties are resilient and will not be adversely affected...
After selecting, inspecting, and preparing the donor plant, a gardener may begin taking cuttings. Generally speaking, it is best to make a 45 degree angle cut...
One of the most important aspects of cloning by taking cuttings is selecting an appropriate donor plant. The idea is to select a plant variety that...
When setting up a greenhouse, one of the first things a gardener needs to decide is whether the greenhouse will be a freestanding or an attached...
Over the last few years, many indoor horticulturists have discovered the benefits of using fabric potting containers. These containers are designed to maximize air exposure to...
The light energy emitted from a horticultural lighting system is the driving force behind every indoor garden. This is why indoor horticulturists spend a lot of...
There are several easy propagation methods you can use for houseplants. There are some basic concepts that apply to all propagation methods, rather you are try...
High intensity discharge lighting includes both metal halide (MH) and high pressure sodium (HPS). HID lighting consists of three components: the ballast, the reflector or socket,...
Tissue culture, in horticulture, refers to the replication of a plant from its cells or tissue which are grown in a nutrient culture medium under sterile...
There are several frame types being used to construct greenhouses. And Depending upon your needs some are better than others. The primary materials are galvanized steel,...
The size of a greenhouse can be determined primarily by the quantity of plants you plan to grow during the period of cold weather when additional...