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April 17, 20260

How One Indiana Grower Produced the State’s Biggest Pumpkin, Tipping the Scales at Over 1,300 Pounds

In LaOtto, Indiana, what started as a simple hobby between a father and son has grown into something extraordinary. In 2025, Jim Beal grew the

May 3, 20260

Think of your dendrobium as having two homes; the big one, which is either your house, garden or greenhouse, where the environment must be contro

April 30, 20260

I have found orchids to be an addicting plant. An orchid grower is one of the most passionate and dedicated of all plant growers. After you see a

April 27, 20260

Grooming orchids is lot like grooming kids. It's not only for appearance sake; they also need it to stay healthy. In fact, a well groomed orchid

April 24, 20260

If you are a seasoned gardener and really enjoy growing your vegetables but hate weeding there is a great gardening method for you! It is called

April 21, 20260

There are several types of plant labels every backyard gardener and/or greenhouse grower should know. Stick Plant Labels These look like ic

April 19, 20260

A trellis is simply a device that allows plant vines to grow vertically instead of growing along the ground. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy

April 16, 20260

You can never have enough potting soil and a good potting soil recipe is an absolute must. You can’t fool around and get a potting soil rec

April 13, 20260

An electrical connection to the garden adds a new level of usefulness and comfort as well as improving security. A constant electrical source in

April 10, 20260

Time seems to freeze when you’re waiting for a lawn to grow. Most people expect fairly quick results, but the truth is different types of gr