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 […]
Garden and greenhouse owners in Florida have been urged to get to know their green space properly in order to succeed in making a beautiful and sustainable exterior area. According to News Chief, it is important to get to grips with your garden's microclimate by taking a number of environmental factors into consideration. These include […]
Garden and greenhouse fans in Wisconsin will soon be able to attend a horticulture class held by a TV and radio expert. Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in the Sheboygan area of Wisconsin are to be given an opportunity to tap the knowledge of a horticultural expert. According to the Sheboygan Press, a free class is […]
Work put in during autumn will pay dividends in the springtime, garden and greenhouse fans have been told. According to the Echo Press, savvy growers will be mucking in during the fall months in the knowledge that they will soon reap the rewards. It encouraged readers to clean out any beds that have finished growing […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in Iowa may be interested in getting their hands on one of Iowa State University Extension's 2011 garden calendars. According to the Chronicle Times, the publication contains numerous "gardening is good for you" messages and provides health tips, as well as its beautiful images. Co-authors Cynthia Haynes and Richard Jauron told […]
