I live with a family of non-gardeners. As the holiday time approaches, I can see my husband and grown children looking at me speculatively, gift-buying puzzlement in their eyes “What shall I get her that she’ ll really like?” So this year, instead of making them guess, I’m sharing my wish list. And I hope […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts who wish to save money by growing their own produce have been given some useful tips. Reuters explained that those cultivating fruit and vegetables will benefit by composting, even if they only do it a little. Growing exotic foods that are expensive at the supermarket is wiser than putting your efforts […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts often wish to make environmentally-friendly decisions regarding what they do in their home. As such, Americans have been given some advice on choosing a beautiful Christmas tree that comes from a responsible source. The Ridgewood Patch urged north Jersey residents to think about what kind of tree suits their lifestyle and […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been encouraged to prepare their outdoor space for winter before the first snow falls. According to the News Sentinel, it is important to get tasks completed before the first whiteout. It had a number of tips for horticulture lovers looking to prepare for winter, including encouraging them to gather up […]
Downsizing the lawn might be a good idea for garden and greenhouse experts looking to create extra growing space and reduce the effort they have to put in to keep their grass looking great. According to the Times Standard, cutting the size of the lawn by between 20 and 30 per cent can make a […]
With the winter having put paid to most gardeners' outdoor activities, it may be time to start thinking about what you can grow inside. The Chattanooga Times Free Press recently provided some advice on indoor container gardening. It spoke to Garden Gallery owner Linda Geinosky, who gave her tips on creating an indoor oasis of […]
Californian garden and greenhouse enthusiasts were recently able to get tips on how to grow plants that are kind to the environment. According to the Mount Helix Patch, the Water Smart Gardening Festival took place at the Water Conservation Garden on Saturday (November 13th) and saw visitors given tips on a number of horticultural issues. […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts should be preparing for the winter season by getting themselves and their outdoor space ready for the cold weather. The Mansfield News Journal recently published a list of tasks that should be ticked off before heading inside for winter. One of those tips is to wait until the soil freezes before […]
Those looking to get involved in using the garden and greenhouse to grow their own fruit and vegetables have been given some tips from Cincinnati.com. The website has published a step-by-step guide to succeeding in producing tasty food in your own green space. Its first tip is to gather the necessary equipment, including a trowel, […]
Garden and greenhouse owners in Cape May County were recently given tips on how to prepare their green space for winter. We are now well into autumn and the Cape May County Herald revealed that growers were able to get some expert advice on how best to conduct their fall clean-up activities. The November 3rd […]
Garden and greenhouse owners often spend a lot of time considering what plants they would like to decorate their green space with. However, one online resource has suggested that they might benefit from taking a moment to consider how their landscape could be enriched through the use of sculptures, statues and other ornaments. NJ.com explained […]
Best Begonias Combine Beauty and Easy Care On a recent visit to Texas, I got lucky at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden (www.fwbg.com). I had the good fortune to tour the Begonia Bank’s collection of rare and endangered plants. Affable begonia curator Deborah Garrett explained that their mission is to preserve begonias from around the […]
