my Garden and Greenhouse

March 7, 20250

Tips for Seed Starting Success

Winter is creeping to an end. For some parts of the USA, winter was relatively mild. For other parts, unexpected snow and cold rendered cities an

March 4, 20250

Hidden far from view there exists a secret partnership. In soils around the world and, quite possibly, in your own back yard, there is a connecti

March 1, 20250

Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes. Keep them close by growing one or more in containers on your patio, balcony, or front

February 26, 20250

“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