by Cynthia Strawson | Jun 1, 2023 | spring, summer
Being a summer baby, I always associate strawberries with birthday celebrations and languid, warm days. They are one of my favourite fruits, and fill me with yumminess and happiness. Strawberries are fascinating from a botanical standpoint. The berry we eat and enjoy...
by Cynthia Strawson | May 22, 2023 | disease, spring
Humidity can lead to fungal diseases like gray mould botrytis or powdery mildew on your greenhouse plants. The ideal relative humidity (RH) for your greenhouse is 50-70%, but in a hobby greenhouse–without all the machinery and environmental controls of a...
by Cynthia Strawson | May 22, 2023 | spring
When is the right time to start adding calcium/magnesium to your watering regime? Start using it every 7-10 days once your plants start flowering. I was really good about watering my tomatoes after the fruit appeared, so why did I get blossom end rot? Blossom End Rot...
by Cynthia Strawson | Apr 16, 2023 | planning, spring
Spring is the ideal time to prepare yourself—and your equipment—for a new growing season. Here are five things to do before the outdoor season hits. Sterilize equipment Sterilize your shears and secateurs in a 10% bleach solution. I use a 500ml measuring cup with 50ml...
by Cynthia Strawson | Apr 11, 2023 | planting, spring
Nitrogen is one of the most vital nutrients plants need to grow. You can make sure plants have enough by either using compost or adding fertilizer to your feeding practice. A third, simple and delicious way is to grow nitrogen-fixing plants. Nitrogen fixers⸺beans and...
