Nearly all plants can benefit from pruning. While normally associated with trees, this process can improve both vigor and production for many herbs as well. Pruning naturally stimulates plant growth and gives the gardener the chance to control production, plant growth, and … [Read more...]
Freezing Basil
A relatively non-traditional way to preserve basil is to freeze it. In fact, this works with several herbs. The trick is to keep the leaves from getting frostbitten in the freezer, which industry has accomplished through vacuum sealed freeze drying. In the home kitchen, however, … [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...]
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