Careers in Horticulture Tuesday, March 10, 2020 If you have a deep appreciation for plants and a green thumb, a career in horticulture can offer you a world of opportunities. The field of horticulture encompasses a wide range of professions that allow you to work with plants in various capacities. In this blog post, we will explore the exciting and fulfilling careers in horticulture that can turn your passion for plants into a lifelong vocation. From designing stunning landscapes to researching new plant varieties, let's delve into the blooming careers waiting for you in the field of horticulture.
Gardeners can be some of the best do-it-yourselfers around, so they of all people would appreciate a considerate DIY project—or gift—during this time of year! Read about some of the best DIY gifts for gardeners below.
Being vigilant about greenhouse safety is a must for any commercial grower. Multiple potential electrical, chemical and equipment dangers exist in commercial greenhouse settings, so growers must take steps to protect their structures, plants and employees.
Hydroponic gardening offers a unique growing experience, utilizing a soil-less technique that has been proven to increase yield and conserve water. Not only is this a practical approach to gardening, but also it’s an ancient one. Just think of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon or the Floating Gardens of Ancient China.
Just what kind of impact can greenhouses have for schools? For starters, they can bring a multitude of lessons covered in the classroom to life and have a lasting influence on the students involved, making greenhouses in schools an important addition for many reasons.
Summertime! Thursday, June 20, 2013 The summer solstice can be viewed as a period of vigor and growth, both personal and symbolically.If you are fortunate to have a small piece of fertile earth and have taken the time to cultivate and plant a garden, then this period of abundant sunshine is no doubt enhancing the growth and maturity of your vegetables and flowers.
With today’s demand for increased food production and heightened awareness for the responsible use of our limited resources, ‘Plastic Mulch‘ is proving to be a justifiable addition to the cost of commercial vegetable production around the world. Plastic mulch is extruded from clear polyethylene resin into sheets of film of varying widths and lengths. Generally, the thickness is 1.0 to 1.1 mil (1 mil = 1/1000 inch) although thinner materials are available in high density polyethylene. Because of the inherent physical properties of black and other colored plastic mulches, it modifies the micro-climate around plants, enhancing growth, yield, and quality of horticultural crops. Over many years of experimentation and use since the late 1950’s – plastic mulches have proven to be a boost to agricultural productivity.
