Soil blocks have been around for at least 2,000 years, first used by the Aztecs to build the so-called "Floating Gardens" of Mexico City, which were long strips of land surrounded by water used for growing plants and vegetables. The Chinampas system of farming utilized a seeding … [Read more...]
No Soil Gardening – Hydroponics, Bioponics, Aquaponics and Vermiponics
When most people hear "no-soil gardening," they immediately think of hydroponics. Yet that is only one of several ways that gardens can be grown without the use of soil. No-soil gardening (or soil-less gardening) is used throughout the world to grow many things. From the American … [Read more...]
Easy Month by Month Gardening Calendar
Gardening involves tasks that can be done routinely at the same time every year. This keeps you going and keeps you gardening, no matter the season. The following monthly guide is loosely based on a Zone 6 region, so you may need to adjust the timing to fit your specific plant … [Read more...]
Types of Greenhouse Coverings
One of the main components of any type of greenhouse construction — be it for home or commercial use — is the covering, also called glazing. There are four main types of glazing: Plastic Films, Polycarbonate, Glass, and Fiberglass. What you select depends ultimately on budget, … [Read more...]
Guide to Growing Juliet Tomatoes
The Juliet is one of the most popular of small "cherry" style tomatoes grown. They are known as a "grape" tomato not only for their shape, but also for their high sugar content (the trait that sets most grapes apart from cherries). The small, 1-2 oz. fruits are tasty, robust, and … [Read more...]
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