Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts who wish to save seeds for next year should know that having the correct storage is the key to their success. According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, getting this right can significantly boost your chances of a plentiful 2011 crop. Hybrid vegetable seeds should not be kept, the newspaper advised, but […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts looking to start a vegetable plot can still get their produce into the ground, despite the fact that it is now autumn. According to the Miami Herald, growers in some areas can take advantage of the temperate weather to get seedlings into the ground. It noted that older, larger seedlings may […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in Kansas have been given tips on how to make their outdoor space aesthetically pleasing in autumn. According to the Daily Press, growers should make the most of containers by creating a tapestry of fall colours on porches, patios and among the evergreens. It spoke to Ball Horticultural business manager Joan […]
A new blog is to offer garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in the New England area hints on keeping their green space tip-top. Designed to cater for the state's climate and soil types, the Mahoney's Garden Centres blog will be packed with advice over the colder months and into the new year. It recently published a […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been told that they can extend the growing season of their fruit and vegetables by using cold frames. According to the Herald Mail's Farm News section, it is possible to keep some species producing all winter with the added heat and protection such products provide. Acting as a mini-greenhouse, cold […]
A Preview of the 2011 Winners from the Far West Show Ladies and gentlemen, start your plant lists! I’m a big believer in lists. After all, you wouldn’t plan a large party and then go to the store without a shopping list. Yet we arrive at nurseries on the first warm spring day without a […]
Georgia garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given some autumn gardening tips to keep them busy as they head into October. The Atlanta Intown newspaper explained that there are a number of things growers should be sure to do as the leaves begin to fall from the trees. It spoke to Habersham Gardens Intown Garden […]
Most visitors to New York City probably don’t make a priority of visiting gardens while in the Big Apple, but here’s one to include in your next city itinerary. Located in Chelsea, in the heart of the former meat-packing district, growing on a structure that once facilitated transport of that meat to processors by rail, […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts looking for a project for 2011 could consider creating a tribute to their favourite sports team. The Explorer suggested that horticulture fans choose flowers and plants that match the colours of their football team. For example, Arizona Cardinals fans could choose to fill their outdoor area with red and blue to […]
Non-gardeners may suppose this time of year is when those of us with vegetable gardens sit back and enjoy the fruits of our labor, but we know better. After all the watering, planting, weeding, training and mulching —this is harvest time! Fortunately, on a small scale, harvesting vegetables has enormous universal appeal. When they were […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts who live in colder climates have been given some advice on how to succeed during the winter period. According to helium.com, sewing seeds indoors weeks before the ground is warm enough to plant in will give gardeners a head start. This can be done either in the greenhouse or on a […]
With winter approaching, growers may be considering taking more tender plants from the garden and temporarily re-homing them in the greenhouse. The News Sentinel recently published some advice on precisely this topic, instructing Americans just how to go about re-potting a plant. Plants should be carefully removed from the ground or outdoor container they are […]
