Hothouse gardening uses basic scientific principals to produce spectacular results. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers grown in hothouses are every bit as large and healthy as those grown in a traditional garden, but they can be grown during colder months and survive fluctuating temperatures and water levels without difficulty.  Read more...

Uses for Portable Greenhouses
Well, it’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing, the nights are cooler, and the last of the summer’s produce is being stored for the winter. If you’re like me, you love to see the beautiful colors of fall, but hate to see the end of your garden. The good news is that with portable greenhouses, you can extend your gardening by a few extra weeks. That means you can harvest those last few tomatoes and bean, and you can even keep your lettuce going well after the first major frost!  Read more...

Must Have Garden Tools for the Serious Greenhouse Gardener

If you are a serious greenhouse gardener, you are likely to have a few tried and true garden tools that you can’t do without. For beginning greenhouse gardeners, the choice of greenhouse gardening tools and accessories can often be overwhelming.  However, there are a few trusted garden tools that will make your greenhouse gardening hours easier and more enjoyable. Sharing your experiences with beginning gardeners can save them time, aggravation…and money.  Read more...

If you’ve been gardening in the greenhouse this year, you’re likely to be overwhelmed with the bounty from your efforts. Fall harvest seems to sneak up on us all, and trying to store all those fruits and veggies for the fast-approaching winter months can be hectic! Here are a few fall canning tips to help you get your crops in quicker.  Read more...

Canning your fall harvest from the greenhouse is one of the best parts of greenhouse gardening for many gardeners. Storing those fresh fruits and veggies signifies the culmination of a long and ‘fruitful’ growing season. The love of fresh produce is a strong motivating factor for many gardeners. It’s why we spend hours pulling weeds, watering, and caring for fledgling plants month after month.  Read more...

Kermit once said, “It’s not easy being green.” (But I think that had more to do with avoiding Ms. Piggy’s affections than being a naturally green critter.) Green living is all the rage, and going green in the green-house is probably easier than you think.  Read more...

 Working with shade cloths, earthboxes, cold frames, and greenhouses can greatly improve your chances for gardening success. Gardening can be challenging, especially for the timid novice gardener.Why are you afraid to take that next step to growing a green thumb? Is it because there is just too much sunlight or wind in your area? Perhaps you have poor soil conditions or even worse, no soil conditions. Maybe you are hesitant because you won’t be able to enjoy the fresh produce year round. Whatever your reason, there are simple answers to help you garden better and faster. Here are some solutions to the above dilemmas.  Read more...