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Many plants benefit from the controlled growing environment that a greenhouse brings, but it is always extremely satisfying when you develop a tough-to-grow crop for the table. Grafted heirloom tomatoes are this year's cultivation craze. Although grafting has its detractors, … [ Read More ]
There are many potential uses for a greenhouse – and the fact that you can grow a very wide range of plants outside their typical habitat means that it is a popular choice for a wide range of gardening purposes. … [ Read More ]
Who knew you could be an intrepid plant hunter in your own backyard? Ellen Zachos [http://www.downanddirtygardening.com/], that’s who. In her new book, Backyard Foraging—65 Familiar Plants You Didn’t Know You Could Eat [http://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Foraging-Familiar-Plants-Didnt/dp/1612120091], Ellen describes a variety of edibles, from … [ Read More ]
The lush rains this spring have invited every last weed seed in my yard to sprout, right when I’d rather be planting. But this is also the most important time for weeding. At least weeds are easier to pull from … [ Read More ]
When it comes to picking out a selection of flowers to grow, gardeners are spoilt for choice – and this goes double for those who have invested in a greenhouse. This kind of environment offers a considerable degree of control … [ Read More ]
The Chelsea Flower Show is one of the biggest and most prestigious events on the annual gardening calendar and the 2013 run – which came to a close at the end of last week (May 25th) – was no exception. … [ Read More ]
Samuel Untermeyer enjoyed an early career as a corporate lawyer, but he later became famous for trust-busting, perhaps most famously, against J.P. Morgan. He also successfully fought to save the 5 cent subway fare. He was one of the most … [ Read More ]
Nasturtium is a genus of seven plant species that comes from the cabbage family – and it has been singled out as being ideal options for those who are looking for something to populate hanging baskets with. It was suggested that they … [ Read More ]
Gardeners are faced with a wide range of difficulties to overcome throughout the year – not least of which is the prevailing problem of pests. While it has to be acknowledged that gardens are inevitably going to become hotspots for … [ Read More ]
With so many widely varied species of plants and flowers to choose from, it can be very difficult to commit to a manageable number to grow. Nowhere is this truer than in a greenhouse, where the individual has a much … [ Read More ]
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