Older people should indulge in a spot of gardening to keep themselves physically and mentally fit, a website has suggested. According to newsday.com, the activity can be good exercise for those who require more gentle activities to stay in shape. It quoted outdoorlivingwithstacy.com founder Stacy Walter‘s advice on warming up before carrying out work in […]
Ohio‘s corn yield has come close to breaking records this year, according to reports. ToledoBlade.com reports the cool weather, rainfall and sunshine experienced in the region recently has contributed to the success of the corn harvest. Gardening enthusiasts may be interested to learn these factors have combined to produce a “bountiful and very tasty crop”, […]
A horticultural columnist has advised garden and greenhouse enthusiasts they can save cash by collecting seeds for next season. Jane Ford of the Fort Wayne News Sentinel stated growers often waste cash on buying new stocks of the same varieties each year. She added people can struggle to source the same seeds in consecutive years […]
Following the recent announcement that gardenology.org has now posted in excess of 10,000 articles, another website for greenhouse growers has sprung up. TheGardenGeek.com is a new online community for horticulture enthusiast, which launched yesterday (August 12th). Site founder Patrick Albin explained ten million US citizens took up garden and greenhouse growing in the past 12 […]
Gardeners in Denver have been given some hints on how to extend their growing season. Aside from locating plants in a greenhouse or glasshouse over winter, the Examiner suggests sowing seeds early can be helpful as plants will be able to be harvested sooner. Protecting varieties from the wind, rain and cold during spring might […]
Americans living in areas where there are only light frosts over fall and winter should be preparing for cool season gardening, it has been suggested. Seeds for a number of hardy vegetables can be planted in August, according to the Examiner. It suggested garden and greenhouse lovers avoid planning out “tender” varieties such as tomatoes […]
Unusual fruiting shrubs and trees – where have you been all my gardening life? That was the question I asked myself while standing at One Green World’s tasting table in Molalla, Oregon. The nursery specializes in unique fruits from around the world. Affable owner, Jim Gilbert, presided over an enticing array of mouth-watering offerings. Landscaping […]
While gardeners have traditionally taken plants inside the greenhouse during the colder months to protect them from the elements, one firm believes it has a solution for those that cannot be moved. Michigan firm Sun Stick is marketing the ShrubGuard – a non-woven winter jacket for plants – as the solution to issues caused by […]
A garden and greenhouse expert from Arizona has given local horticulturalists some advice on fall food growing. Writing for the Tri Valley Dispatch, Rick Gibson suggested August 15th was the ideal date to begin planting a number of varieties. He explained cauliflower, broccoli and sweet corn require extra time to mature, when compared to lettuce, […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given a number of tips for what to make themselves busy in the fall. According to the Examiner, now is a good time to be saving seeds and bulbs – this will save money in spring and requires only a little effort for good results. It also advises mixing […]
Garden and greenhouse lovers in the San Jose area have been given a number of dates for their diary this week. According to the Examiner, today (August 3rd) marks the beginning of National Farmers‘ Market week, which should see a number of events being held around the country. Growers can also attend a free talk […]
Outside of the greenhouse, keen gardeners may have strawberry and asparagus beds. But the best way to get rid of weeds here is hand-pulling, an expert says. Richard Nunally is a Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist and, in his answer to a question from a reader, states he does not really like using herbicides around food crops. […]
