Robin, Author at my Garden and Greenhouse

March 10, 20230

How to Attract Bees, Butterflies, and Birds to Your Garden

Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, play a crucial role in our ecosystem. They help to fertilize plants, which in turn produce fru

March 8, 20230

Before the installation of a landscape project Dr. Carl Whitcomb recommends the following steps. Pre-Installation Step 1 Evaluate soil i

March 7, 20230

Basil is a popular herb that loves the warm summer sun. It is easy to grow and adds a fresh, bright flavor to salads, pasta dishes, and more. His

March 6, 20230

Creating your own organic potting mix is a great way to ensure that your plants are getting the best possible growing medium. Here are the steps

March 5, 20230

Growing plants in a natural greenhouse is similar in many ways to growing plants in a commercial one. Differences relate to the choices made about gr

March 4, 20230

Floating row covers are handy items for any gardener or grower in any climate. A floating row cover is a lightweight, spunbonded white fabric mad

March 3, 20230

Lettuce is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region, possibly in ancient Egypt or Greece. The first recorded mention of lettuce wa

March 1, 20230

There’s more to growing healthy plants than simply providing your crop with water, light, and carbon dioxide. Healthy, robust yields happen when

February 27, 20230

The use of rooting compounds for plant propagation can be traced back to ancient times, when people discovered that certain plants could be propa

February 27, 20230

Red peppers, also known as chili peppers or capsicum, have a long and fascinating history. Here's a brief overview: Red peppers are native to