Hydroponics, the practice of growing plants without soil, is ideal for many greenhouse gardeners for a number of reasons.
Using a hydroponics method rather than growing your plants in soil uses less water, allows you to maintain greater control over pH, produces a significantly greater yield, frees you from having to deal with pests and soil borne diseases and, according to some studies, seems to produce vegetables with higher nutritional content. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | May 2nd, 2011
If you’ve already taken the plunge into greenhouse gardening, then you’re undoubtedly already aware of the many benefits greenhouse gardening brings- from a year round growing season to the simple joy of being able to enjoy your plants when the weather isn’t cooperating. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | April 21st, 2011
Whether you’re an experienced greenhouse gardener looking for the perfect way to improve your greenhouse gardening, or a complete beginner looking to get started right, you should consider the features and benefits of Solexx greenhouses. Solexx greenhouses are constructed of a sturdy, composite frame and strong, flexible plastic walls and ceiling.
Here are just a few of the many advantages you will enjoy with a Solexx greenhouse:
* Diffused Light. The plastic used for Solexx greenhouses gently diffuses sunlight. This enables all of the plants inside the greenhouse to soak in the sunshine evenly by eliminating shadows. This diffusion also helps keep the plants from being burned by the intense sunlight on hot summer days. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | April 13th, 2011
Let’s face it, if you’re one of those people who finds joy in gardening, chances are that you face the same struggle year after year. As soon as the snow has melted and the ground is soft enough to turn over with a spade, you’re itching to get outside in the fresh air and help Mother Nature turn everything green again (or red, orange, blue, yellow and violet if you’re a flower gardener). Unfortunately, if you don’t show some restraint when transplanting from the garden greenhouse, much of your labor of love can be lost to a late frost or other adverse conditions. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | March 31st, 2011
If you ask ten self-proclaimed gardening experts for soil preparation tips for greenhouse gardening, you’re likely to get at least eleven different answers. In part, that’s because every seasoned gardener (greenhouse gardener or otherwise) has their own set of tricks that they have had success with. It is also because the tips that work best will vary considerably, depending on what you’re trying to grow in your greenhouse garden. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | March 29th, 2011
Once you’ve made the decision to build your own greenhouse, the logical next question is where you want to put it. The answer can vary considerably, depending on how large you want your greenhouse to be, what materials you want to build it out of, and what space you have available.
Attached to your house: The Lean-To Greenhouse Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | March 21st, 2011
There are several advantages to having an attached greenhouse, not the least of which is the ability to considerably extend your growing season. Without a green house, you are left with the choice of growing seedlings inside the house or waiting and buying your seedling plants from a nursery. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | March 3rd, 2011
While the exact dimensions and shape of your greenhouse is limited only by your imagination, the space you have to work with, and how much money you have to spend, you should spend some time considering what you want your green house to do for you before you choose your greenhouse plans. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | February 24th, 2011
Beginning a collection of greenhouse books is a great way to celebrate your love of greenhouse gardening, even when you can’t get to the greenhouse! Greenhouse books are full of information about greenhouse gardening, helpful greenhouse gardening tips, and beautiful pictures of thriving greenhouse plants in the height of their glory.
Greenhouse books also make great gifts for the greenhouse gardening lover on your shopping list! If you are just starting out with a greenhouse book collection, or if you need a few starter ideas to help you choose the perfect gift book for a greenhouse lover in your life, try out any one of these wonderful and popular greenhouse books. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | February 16th, 2011
The great Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, “If you enjoy what you do, you’ll never work another day in your life.”
For many of us, the dream of someday owning our own business has been burning inside for years. We know we would like to own a business someday, but we’re a little fuzzy on the details and aren’t sure exactly what we would like to do.
If you’re a gardening enthusiast (and if you’re reading this, that’s a pretty safe bet), why not consider turning something you love into a profitable business which will be a blessing not only to you, but to gardeners throughout your area? We’re talking, of course, about building commercial greenhouses and starting your own nursery. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | February 11th, 2011