Robin, Author at my Garden and Greenhouse

April 2, 20250

How Plants Can Make You Happy and How to Keep Them Happy

Plants make people happy. If you’re an avid gardener and reading this article, that sentence probably made you shrug and think, “Of course?” Ther

March 29, 20250

In recent years, technological advances have transformed the agricultural sector, making it more efficient and sustainable. One of the emerging innov

March 23, 20250

Crimson Pygmy Barberry (berberis thunbergii autropurpurea nana) is a great, low maintenance landscape plant, with beautiful red leaves that turn

March 21, 20250

What do you think of when you hear the term “pest control”? For many gardeners, chemical sprays are the first thing to come to mind. There’s a begrud

March 18, 20250

Trees are a crucial part of our ecosystem, providing shade, oxygen, and aesthetic beauty. However, their health is deeply tied to the condition of th

March 15, 20250

Soil health is the foundation of a thriving garden. Whether you're a home gardener or a small-scale commercial grower, maintaining fertile, well-

March 14, 20250

Paprika is a spice made from dried and ground sweet peppers, specifically Capsicum annuum. Its origins can be traced back to the Americas, where

March 10, 20250

Spring is starting to arrive and if you haven’t already opened up your greenhouse you will be doing so in the next few days or weeks. It also mea

March 7, 20250

Winter is creeping to an end. For some parts of the USA, winter was relatively mild. For other parts, unexpected snow and cold rendered cities an

March 4, 20250

Hidden far from view there exists a secret partnership. In soils around the world and, quite possibly, in your own back yard, there is a connecti