Robin, Author at my Garden and Greenhouse

February 26, 20250

Walnuts are More Than Just a Healthy Food

“Wild Hickory Nuts” was a famous phrase from an old breakfast cereal commercial from the last century brought to us by an ancient forager. The

February 23, 20250

Not unlike lots of other plants, Orchids are also subject to a variety of pests and problems, and just like our moms used to say, “An ounce of pr

February 20, 20250

Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, also known as the Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata), is a popular and hardy houseplant renowned for its striking sword-li

February 17, 20250

Starting seeds at the proper time, indoors or directly in the garden, ensures a good start to the growing season. Check the back of the seed pack

February 14, 20250

Dahlias come in various colors, shapes, and sizes making them easy to include in any garden, container, and bouquet. Grow them in their own

February 10, 20250

Poinsettia Christmas, as we all know, is a winter holiday. Yet in spite of its season, it has a surprising amount of plant life associated with it

February 8, 20250

Aquaponic gardening is the combination of aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponic gardening. Essentially, an aquaponic system mimics what happe

February 5, 20250

There are many types of orchid diseases, but this list was put together to highlight some of the more common types of orchid diseases and how to iden

February 2, 20250

Kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum), commonly referred to as Norwegian Sea kelp, is a perennial brown algae or seaweed that grows in the cold waters of the no

January 29, 20250

I have a cat that is quite pesky. She jumps on my lap with her claws, she wakes me up in the morning and is always underfoot. Despite all her annoyan