Using Compost in a Garden

Let’s talk about how to use compost in your garden, primarily in a general overall application.  We will follow up with some more specific uses afterward. Using compost in garden soil is a great way to improve its fertility, structure,…

Late Spring Vegetable Gardens

Late spring is a prime time for vegetable gardening, as the soil has warmed up, and the threat of frost has passed. It’s the perfect opportunity to dig your hands into the earth and cultivate a vibrant and productive vegetable…

A Window Sill Garden Oasis

In today’s fast-paced and urbanized world, finding ways to reconnect with nature has become increasingly important. However, limited space and busy schedules often hinder our ability to cultivate a traditional garden. But fear not! A window sill garden offers a…

Patio Gardening

Patio gardening has emerged as a popular trend. In this blog, we’ll delve into the art of patio gardening, exploring its benefits, practical tips, and the immense joy it brings. With patio gardening, you can transform your outdoor area into…

Before the Last Freeze

Here it is early April, with eighty-degree days and thirty-degree nights.  What are you going to do with that?!   The danger of an hard overnight freeze is still very real for most parts of the country.  Still your green thumbs…

Greenhouses – A Couple Final Issues

In the few previous posts we have covered several variables about Greenhouse selection.  We will cover just a couple more in this post. Let’s start with whether you will keep your greenhouse up all year round.   Permanent or Temporary  …

Greenhouse – Size and Location

In the previous two posts we discussed heating and cooling of your greenhouse.  This post is about where you might put it, and how large do you want it. Location actually should be the first consideration, as this could impact…

Greenhouses in Hot Weather

Continuing on with whether you plan on using your greenhouse year-round.  In the last post we hit the talking points of providing heat when temperatures dip below freezing.   In this post we will speak on the aspect of using your…

Greenhouse – Heated or Not

\For this, and the next several posts, we will go into a bit more detail about the individual subject headings from our last post.  That is, the aspects of how you might want to configure your greenhouse. The first point…

Winter and Greenhouses

Let’s continue on with another Winter time subject: greenhouses. If you are thinking about purchasing a greenhouse  See the headings for a few big hitting issues to consider for greenhouses selection. Regional Climate    One of the main uses of…