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July 26, 20210

An Inexpensive DIY Underground Greenhouse

Reader Arden Schmitt recently built a subterranean greenhouse in Southern Idaho and was kind enough to submit a brief description and photos. The gre

July 24, 20210

One of nice things about greenhouse growing environment is it allows for propagating new plants from existing ones. But you don’t need to have a

July 23, 20210

Vegetable Gardening isn’t Just for Summer Anymore Now that most of your summer vegetables are growing well and many of your spring crops have prov

July 22, 20210

Figs have a long history, tracing back to 5000 BC and are mentioned many times in the Bible and historical documents. The Fig originated in the M

July 21, 20210

Sowbugs and pillbugs are not insects but are classified as isopods or crustaceans, closely related to crayfish and crabs, and are distributed worldwi

July 20, 20210

"Air management" is probably the single, most significant aspect of orchid culture, but a subject that is usually never directly addressed in discuss

July 19, 20210

Big, bold and beautiful, dazzling tulips are sure to brighten your gardens and neighborhood. Include a few or all ten to create a colorful display th

July 16, 20210

Bananas are a versatile plant in any landscape and can add a lush, tropical look to any area. Although everyone knows the fruit, few people have

July 15, 20210

Marijuana cultivators are always on the lookout for their “special” strain. The flavors, aromas, and psychoactive potency of a marijuana plant are ma

July 13, 20210

Last winter on a snowy February evening, my husband and I drove home from a meeting of the Clean Air committee in a neighboring town. It prompted