Selecting what you want to grow is often just one step in your gardening adventures. Choosing the right growing containers to sow your plants is also an important decision you should make before you begin.
Of the many benefits of hydroponic gardening, and one of the most exciting for entrepreneurial growers, is higher crop yield. Hydroponic crops grow at a rate 30 percent to 50 percent faster than a soil plant under the same conditions.
Cold frames are used in numerous agricultural operations but are particularly popular in commercial growing operations. A metal frame is constructed to fit over your crops. Usually, these frames are then covered with poly-film to protect plants from frost or extreme heat. While not meant to be used as permanent structures, cold frames are an affordable and versatile alternative to traditional greenhouses.
Organizing your greenhouse and putting some thought into the interior layout and design of your greenhouse can have an impact your gardening success. Not only can you boost your productivity by organizing your supplies and tools, but also you can affect the health of your plants by considering their placement in your greenhouse.
Seed-starting can be a fun process to look forward to. During the days leading up to spring, you may be anxiously awaiting the sprouting of new seeds you’re starting. But, as with any gardening endeavor, things don’t always go exactly as expected. If you’ve started your seeds and you’re experiencing less than successful results don’t worry
Not all insects in your garden indicate a threat. In fact, strategically including plants in your garden that attract beneficial bugs helps reduce the need to treat pest outbreaks with chemicals.
Seed-Starting Must-Haves Wednesday, January 17, 2018 If you’re anxious about the start of spring, there’s no better way to prepare than to focus on starting seedlings for a new crop of plants right now! To ensure your success from the beginning, use quality supplies that are designed for the seed-starting process. Not only will you see results from your efforts, but also your enthusiasm and passion for gardening will continue to grow.
What’s the best way to prevent common maintenance issues in your greenhouse? Well, there’s good news and bad news. The good news? Simply keep it clean. The bad news? It’s an ongoing task, and the more consistent you are, the better.
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.
