There’s A Greenhouse In Your Future - Part II
In Part I we looked at some of the plants grown in a home greenhouse along with placement and air movement… now let’s dig a little deeper ad discuss inside the greenhouse and even some greenhouse pest control. Walks of cement are... Read More...
Lilies And Your Wedding
It’s no accident that lilies are such a prominent part of so many weddings. They’re simply perfect for the occasion. A wedding lily can be any of a dozen different species, but whichever you choose, you can’t go wrong. They’re... Read More...
There’s A Greenhouse In Your Future
One does not have to have a large glasshouse to grow many plants in it. Take a look at my garden diary for January 26 of last year: “These plants are blooming in the greenhouse: yellow freesias, wax, rex, rhizomatous, Christmas, and cane... Read More...
How to Make Your Christmas Cactus Bloom
Botanically, Christmas Cactus is, indeed, a true cactus; but for its own well-being, it really should have been given some other common name. To many people, the word “cactus” connotes visions of extreme heat, sand, and dry air,... Read More...
Lighting the Hydroponic Garden
Most plants grown in a hydroponic setting require light, lots of it. They photosynthesize to produce their own nutrients. They require warmth to keep biochemical reactions going, and going at the right rate. They regulate many processes by... Read More...
Forcing Bulbs for Indoor Bloom - Part II
Last time we discussed forcing bulbs and also the use of cold frames in filling the February days with color. Now we will look at drawing blooms up and using those special “glasses” for growing and showing off your bulbs. Part I... Read More...
Forcing Bulbs for Indoor Bloom
Late summer is the time of blue skies, russets, golds and reds, dreamy hazy, lazy air. How can we remember at such a time next February’s drab, sunless, short days - flowerless days, too - unless we prepare ahead for a window bulb garden?... Read More...
Hydroponic Growing Media Types
Like any plant, those grown in a hydroponic setting require support and water. Because of the name, many of those new to hydroponics will arrive thinking that plants are always grown in water. That is certainly done, but there are many other... Read More...
Camellias Under Glass
Before we had our greenhouse we missed the greenery and flowers through the winter months. Now, at the far end of our 150-foot lot our greenhouse provides us with spring every morning through the bleak months of winter. We now say that we like... Read More...
4-Point Summary of Plant Disorders
Environmental factors should be carefully checked with plant requirements. These include light, temperature, presence of harmful gas, humidity, soil composition, water and fertilizer. Improper environment is responsible for more plant troubles... Read More...
