Following life for a year on the sixth floor of a city apartment, my husband and I recently relocated to the ground floor– a house in more rural surroundings. Having the space for a vegetable garden once more was high on the list of conditions we sought when searching for a new home. What follows […]
Each year a moment arrives when your garden calls out to be photographed. Suddenly those cascading branches of ‘Snowmound’ spirea create a colorful explosion next to vivid yellow daylilies and bright purple sparks of chive blossoms. Get out the camera! But how can you create a shot that rivals those fabulous magazine photos? Over the […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts may be familiar with the notion of carrying out certain tasks at different times of the year. However, FortWayne.com recently looked at the Farmer‘s Almanac, which has been published since the late 18th century, for guidance on the specific dates for doing work in the yard. The book uses the zodiac […]
As we enter the month of July, Arkansas website baxterbulletin.com has given garden and greenhouse enthusiasts a number of tips to get busy with. Now is the time to plant pumpkins if you want them to be ready in time for Halloween this October. After planting, the seedlings should be kept well-watered and free of […]
With summer well and truly underway, growers hoping to get the best out of their plants in the warmer months have been given some useful advice. According to the Newbury Port News, fertiliser is the key to success, whether plants are in the garden or the greenhouse. It explained that clever use of the horticultural […]
A website has given garden and greenhouse enthusiasts tips on how to grow organically – a trend it claims is increasing in popularity. According to helium.com, growing your own food is a great way to limit the number of chemicals you are consuming. To achieve the best success, horticulturalists should build strong foundations for their […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts can do themselves a favour by attracting predatory insects to their yard. According to helium.com, there are a number of steps you can take to encourage useful bugs to set up home in your green space. These include letting the lawn become slightly unruly by allowing small flowers such as dandelions, […]
Growers in California and other parts of north west America have been given some tips on how to keep their garden and greenhouse plants hydrated without wasting water. According to the Times Standard, it is essential to prepare the earth correctly by cultivating and feeding the soil before any planting is done. It suggested working […]
Urban Farming was set up by Taja Sevelle to help tackle the issues of food security and environmental deterioration. SeriousEats.com recently spoke to the founder and executive director about the organisation‘s story and how US garden and greenhouse owners can play their part. Ms Sevelle explained that she mixed her gardening career with her work […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in western Washington have been given some tips on getting the best out of their lawns. Most grassy areas in the region are cool season varieties which do better when left to grow to at least three inches. When mowing, no more than a third of the blade should be lopped […]
Garden and greenhouse owners planning to grow basil this year may be interested in the tips offered by the Times Standard. The newspaper suggested that the warmer weather is ideal for growing the herb in “fat bunches” and recommended that growers use either cold frames or warm greenhouses to help turn up the heat and […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in New York could head to a horticultural exhibition this summer. The New York Botanical Garden is hosting The Edible Garden exhibition from June 19th until October 17th. Set up to educate visitors about growing and preparing healthy, tasty food, the exhibit will be displayed across the 250-acre site for the […]
