This month I thought I’d explore a topic that's new to me. This activity isn't usually done inside greenhouses, but I do think it's of interest to gardeners. What is an efficient, odorless way to recycle food wastes, producing compost at the same time? The answer is vermicomposting, or the farming of worms. An average […]
Think of the delight of stepping into a greenhouse, surrounded by the sights and scents of flowering plants. Now, I invite you to expand that greenhouse experience into a field walk, moving through acres of flowers that spread to the horizon like a colorful sea. It’s a gardening joy like no other. But growers rarely […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts should not rest on their laurels when the weather is bad, it has been suggested. New York Botanical Gardens vice-president of horticulture and living collections Todd Forrest recently told USA Today that growers should make themselves busy, regardless of conditions outside. He explained that those with water pooling in their garden […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts may want know that attracting wildlife to their green space is a vital component of their activities. Floridians hoping to encourage hummingbirds to visit their property could be interested in a recent article in the Florida Times Union. According to the newspaper, there are only three out of 338 known species […]
A Denver newspaper has encouraged Colorado residents with a love for gardens and greenhouses to check out a free website. The Denver Post explained that while there are many online resources detailing how to do things outdoors and create the perfect green space, few encourage active learning in the community. However, it pointed to transitioncolorado.ning.com, […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts conducting their planning for the rest of the year have been encouraged to pick up tips and ideas from a horticultural website. Better Homes and Gardens magazine‘s BHG.com offers advice and guides on creating the perfect green space. The online resource contains a wide range of inspirational how-to features on everything […]
A New Jersey website has given garden and greenhouse enthusiasts some advice as the state welcomes the coming of spring. According to nj.com, growing your own fruit and vegetables can be “wonderfully rewarding” – something that has made it increasingly popular across the US. It advised that growers can produce a large selection of foods […]
Garden and greenhouse fans have been given some spring growing tips, which should be put into action as soon as the climate allows. According to the Bellvue Reporter, soil is only ready for planting when it crumbles in your hands and those whose earth “mushes into a ball” should wait until it dries out a […]
A wet autumn has caused a common problem to arise for garden and greenhouse fans across the US. According to the Commercial Appeal, many species – such as rhododendrons – have suffered as a result of excess water in the soil. Responding to a letter from Memphis resident Lee Duncan, garden expert Booker Leigh explained […]
Amateur garden and greenhouse fans have been told that, with a little effort and thought, they too can have their ideal outdoor landscape. According to the Picayune Item, the key is to select healthy specimens at the garden centre to help give growers the best chance of achieving success. Buyers should not be afraid to […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been told that they can kick-start spring by buying potted bulbs to be grown indoors or under glass. According to the Christian Science Monitor, these can then be transplanted outside for an instant colourful garden when the warmer weather sets in. These are readily available from garden centres, nurseries and […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts who find that their bushes have begun to turn yellow may be interested in some recent advice distributed by the Commercial Appeal. According to the online resource, the issue could be caused by a number of reasons, although the simplest could be a lack of drainage in the soil. The best […]
