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 […]
Despite juggling the demands of a busy military and political life, it seems that George Washington enjoyed his time in the garden, particularly in his greenhouse. The Upper Garden at Mount Vernon was first designed and built in 1763. Then, fifteen years later, he added a greenhouse, and two long, low buildings that were designed […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in the Sequim area of Washington state are set to benefit from the advice of a horticultural expert. According to the Sequim Gazette, Washington State University-certified master gardener Jeanette Stehr-Green is set to hold a clinic next month. The expert will host the event on November 9th at the Clallam County […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts across the US should take a more organic and sustainable approach to their activities, it has been claimed. According to the Crossville Chronicle, growers can often get lazy and turn to chemicals to make life easier. It noted that shoppers often opt for perfect looking apples that have been sprayed up […]
Older Americans have been given some money-saving tips to help them cope with the cost-cutting measures being implemented by the government in response to the recent financial downturn. According to USNews.com, group gardening can be an excellent way to look after the pennies, as it shares the cost, effort and benefits between a number of […]
According to the Times-Standard, a tapestry of such plants can be perfect for a variety of reasons, such as attracting butterflies and bees. They are also easy to grow as well as being drought tolerant and good pollinators, with a sunny patch of lightly cultivated, weed-free soil being all you need. Weeding is the key […]
Winter is on its way and garden and greenhouse owners face a race to get their green spaces up to scratch before Jack Frost makes an appearance. According to News Register, there are a number of tasks to keep growers busy, including transplanting, garden cleanup, mulching, plant division, weeding, mowing, draining irrigation systems and fertilising. […]
With 2011 just a few short months away, now is the time to start thinking about spring by preparing the soil. According to the Petoskey News, growers should use their autumn downtime to take sample, which can then be assessed by an expert for approximately $15. This will give them an idea of which additives […]
