my Garden and Greenhouse

October 22, 20240

A Guide to 3 Common Ferns and How to Care for Them as Houseplants

Ferns are some of the most popular and versatile houseplants, known for their lush, delicate fronds and ability to add a touch of nature to indoor sp

October 19, 20240

Fire blight is a destructive bacterial disease that affects a wide variety of trees, especially those in the rose family, such as apple, pear, hawtho

October 16, 20240

Are you familiar with gourds? The name refers to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Well, “vegetable” technically isn’t true. All gourds ar

October 13, 20240

Don’t let a lack of brightly lit windows stop you from gardening indoors. Include some low maintenance, low light houseplants and maintenance st

October 10, 20240

There are many traditional methods for heating your greenhouse. When I first started greenhouse gardening I had a small 8x8 foot greenhouse. It was r

October 7, 20240

Fall brings a beautiful display of colorful leaves, but once they drop, many homeowners are left with piles of leaves that need to be managed. In

October 5, 20240

If you’re the type of person who is reading gardening articles on the internet, you’ve certainly heard of composting, even if you do not actively

October 2, 20240

Cover crops are fast-growing small grains, grasses or legumes that are generally planted in the fall and tilled under in the spring. Winter

September 27, 20240

I spent about 20 years re-landscaping homes. We used to re-landscape three homes a week, and we did all of this work on evenings and Saturdays be

September 25, 20240

Ornamental grass is a great addition to just about any landscape. Graceful ornamental grass clumps add delightful texture and interest to the garden