Robin, Author at my Garden and Greenhouse

August 29, 20220

Orchid Care Depends on a Rhythm of Growth

As with all plants, the life of an orchid is also closely related to the changes between periods of growth and rest and how these periods influen

August 28, 20220

Purslane A farmer friend and I were having a discussion about weeds in fields and he astounded me by telling me about a bunch of foragers who regu

August 27, 20220

All living things need magnesium to sustain life, from the smallest single-celled organisms to the largest creatures on land or on sea. Plants ar

August 26, 20220

With hydroponics growing almost any plant indoors and to full effect is possible. Many flowers, herbs, and leaf-only plants are able to be grown

August 24, 20220

The Canadian Greenhouse Conference is quickly approaching. This two-day event is held on October 5 & 6 and is the ultimate connection point f

August 24, 20220

One of the loveliest aspects of nature is that everything in it has a use, from the nasty, rotting zucchini as well as the lavender sprouting sce

August 23, 20220

While sowing seeds is a popular method for gardeners and greenhouse growers, another method that is an easy and quick way to start your plants is clo

August 22, 20220

Hydrangeas can be divided into two categories; those that bloom on the current year's growth and those that bloom on old wood, or last year's gro

August 21, 20220

A gardening concept that carries clearly from the garden and greenhouse all the way to the table is the practice of companion plantings. With a l

August 20, 20220

Orchids are one of the two largest families of flowering plants in the plant kingdom. Most are classified as Epiphytes, meaning they grow upon some o