by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 12, 2023 | Gardening
Here are six questions to consider when you go seed shopping: 1. Are you a veggie or flower grower? I’m veggie annuals and mostly perennial flowers so I walk right past the flower seed aisle and focus on my vegetable seeds. 2. How much room do you have for growing...
by Cynthia Strawson | Aug 29, 2022 | Gardening
My cucumbers were doing beautifully until just a few weeks ago when the leaves started to show signs of spotting. This was a red flag that spider mites were setting up shop on the underside of the leaves and sucking the life out of the plant. I suspected spider mites...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 20, 2022 | Gardening
Your best protection against a weak or diseased garden is prevention in the form of smart shopping. Start with healthy plants to give your garden the greatest chance for success. Plants that have been allowed to wilt frequently in the hot sun are never a bargain, no...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 20, 2022 | Greenhouses
Consider these five things when deciding which greenhouse works best for you. 1. Cost: Start with $/sqft but make sure you are comparing apples to apples here. When it comes down to dollar comparisons, some greenhouses are sturdy, some are flimsy. Some are made of...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 20, 2022 | Greenhouses
Remote Weather Sensor – put a sensor in the greenhouse so you can monitor from the comfort of your home. This is clutch when the weather starts to warm in spring so you can go out and adjust the temperature using manual vents, opening the top of the dutch door,...
