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Year-round Growing Guide, January Week 2
Growing plants year-round requires knowledge, guidance, and access to reliable resources. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, having the right tools and information is key to achieving a flourishing garden all year long. In this blog post, we have compiled a list of essential resources that will assist you in your quest for year-round gardening success. From websites and books to online communities and apps, these resources will equip you with the knowledge and support needed to grow plants throughout the seasons
Year-Round Growing Guide, January
Welcome to week 1 of our January year-round growing guide! For those with established gardens, now is a time of rest and dormancy for most of your vegetable beds. You might still be slowly harvesting last season's mature plants, digging carrots and beets, or cutting back kale and spinach while you browse seed catalogs and dream of spring.
5 Steps to Success in a Farmers Market
Growers of all levels, from hobby gardeners to commercial producers, can often find themselves with a crop even more abundant than they had hoped for. While interest in good farmers markets has surged in recent years, so has over-saturation and competition. The number of farmers markets in the U.S. has grown from 1,755 in 1994 to more than 7,850 in 2012, according to the USDA. Yet NPR reports that 2018 saw our then 8,600+ farm markets start to fail.
Poinsettia Care Plan for Reblooming
Poinsettias have become a holiday tradition, causing many people ask, “How do I care for Poinsettias year-round?” Gothic Arch Greenhouses is here to help, with Poinsettia care advice that will have your blooms recurring year after year!
Winter Greenhouse Growing Tips
Greenhouses offer protection from extreme temperatures, precipitation, birds, diseases, pests, and overheating. Because of this protection, greenhouses promote healthy plant growth. However, greenhouses also offer a controlled and consistent growing environment that is optimized to your specific crops. With greenhouse environmental controls, you can automatically maintain the ideal temperature, humidity level, the watering schedule, and lighting conditions. This means that your plants are in their healthy growing “sweet spot” for longer periods of time. Prep Your Greenhouse
Which Hydroponic System Is Right for You?
There’s no denying that hydroponic gardening is growing—and will to continue to grow—in popularity because of its convenience, efficiency and eco-friendliness. But if you wanted to get in on this hot gardening trend, where do you begin? Basic Wick Hydroponic System:
Tips for Starting Seeds in Greenhouses
Taking the first steps in the seed-starting process means that spring is not far away. But with greenhouses, growers can start that process. Starting your seeds in greenhouses makes it easy for seedlings to grow and plants to thrive. Browse our seed propagation supplies to find easy solutions to starting your seeds.
Common Seed-Starting Problems and Solutions
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
Seed-Starting Must-Haves
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.
7 of the Most Profitable Greenhouse Crops
You don’t have to be a commercial grower to turn your gardening endeavors into profit. From the cities to the suburbs to the country, your passion for gardening can help you generate extra income if you do it right