New years are about new beginnings, and on the cusp of 2018, you might be looking ahead and thinking about making a fresh start in your garden. Whether you’ve got an existing garden or whether you’re planning to start one, a new growing season holds the promise of beginning—or beginning again.
A greenhouse is invaluable to extending your gardening efforts all year long. But that doesn’t mean you won’t face a special set of challenges when the weather changes. Just because winter brings with it cooler temperatures doesn’t mean you can stop monitoring what’s going on in your greenhouse.
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Gardening in the winter can help give you a boost during the sometimes dreary days, and focusing on flowers can have an especially positive effect by adding lots of color.
Plants need light to grow and thrive, but how much and when can be affected by factors such as the age of the plant and the season of the year. In the controlled environment a greenhouse provides, growers set themselves up for success simply by understanding the basic needs of plants and the lighting options available.
Just because the weather gets colder, that doesn’t mean you have to go without fresh vegetables. With the help of hydroponic gardening, you can enjoy salads, cucumbers and tomatoes even though winter might traditionally dictate those crops are out of season.
Properly heating your greenhouse is important as the warmer weather of autumn gives way to the cooler climate of winter. But if your goal is to heat it efficiently, you’ll want to take these steps to more accurately determine how many BTUs are required to maintain the temperature you want.
The Gothic-arched greenhouse design is, as our name implies, our signature product. In the 1950s, relationships with the many ornamental nurseries in the Gulf Coast area helped steer the company’s initial import/export focus toward horticulture.
Irrigation is a common problem for greenhouse growers, from large-scale nursery operations to hobby gardening enthusiasts. Ensuring that your plants get the right amount of water—without overdoing it or underdoing it—requires attention to detail.
Ready your greenhouse for the fall and winter to ensure it’s prepared to weather the changes in season. With just a few essentials, you can make the necessary repairs and have replacement supplies on hand to carry you through the cooler and colder months.
