my Garden and Greenhouse

July 16, 20250

Bananas Offer Versatility in Any Landscape

Bananas are a versatile plant in any landscape and can add a lush, tropical look to any area. Although everyone knows the fruit, few people have

July 13, 20250

Last winter on a snowy February evening, my husband and I drove home from a meeting of the Clean Air committee in a neighboring town. It prompted

July 10, 20250

Brought to you by ARBICO Organics With this creature, it would be easy to say, “it’s so weird” or “It’s creepy looking”, but really it’s none

July 7, 20250

Plant boosters are slightly different from fertilizers. While most fertilizers contain nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, many garden

July 7, 20250

Aquaculture itself is not a new concept but the techniques developed in the 20th century have brought the practice to the forefront to combat inc

July 6, 20250

Musella lasiocarpa or Chinese Yellow. At one time this rare banana was thought to be extinct in the wild in its native home in Yunnan, China. In

July 5, 20250

The Ensete maurelii is also called Red Abyssinian Banana and is a huge ornamental plant with leaves up to 10 feet long. The maurelii is a colorfu

July 2, 20250

Phalaenopsis earned the nickname of moth orchids because the flowers of some species resemble flying moths. Moth orchids are the most common orch

July 1, 20250

There are many different types of trellises on the market today: wood, metal, plastic, fan-shaped, obelisk, etc. A trip to any garden supply stor

June 30, 20250

The first thing a prospective owner needs to identify is what type of greenhouse structure they want. A greenhouse is for plants that need a differen