my Garden and Greenhouse

January 14, 20230

5 Warning Signs That Your Orchids Are in Trouble

One of the many reasons growers become so fond of orchids is that caring for orchids can be quite a rewarding (and demanding) job. While it’s eas

January 13, 20230

Considering that our planet has supported a variety of plant species for nearly 4 billion years, it would be reasonable to assume that the plant/sun

January 11, 20230

As we move into January, the long days of winter with its shortened daylight hours means that you will need some type of heating and artificial g

January 10, 20230

As you probably know, hydroponics is the art of raising plants without soil. In hydroponics, plants are grown in water that is enriched with the

January 9, 20230

When composting or using a composted material, there are “winners” and “losers.” The winners are those receiving the compost, while the los

January 8, 20230

Most people have eaten a banana, but I doubt many have ever eaten a banana straight off the tree. If you are greenhouse user and the greenhouse h

January 6, 20230

Keeping your houseplants healthy and looking their best with a bit of grooming this winter is sure to lift your spirits. Clip off any dead lea

January 5, 20230

When growing plants without soil, they must be fed with a hydroponics fertilizer which is a different mixture than what is contained in a soil ga

January 4, 20230

As my cucumber vine stretches from one side of the greenhouse to the other, suspended with hanging rods from the ceiling, and loaded with growing

January 3, 20230

To help with germination, we hang fluorescent lights above the seed trays when we are starting vegetables from seed inside a building.