http://www.greenhousecatalog.com/weblog A collection of articles and information for greenhouse enhusiasts. Tips, recommendations and "how to" info from Greenhousecatalog.com. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:25:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you have plastic containers around your house (and who doesn't), you can make a fun portable greenhouse to teach your kids about growing seeds. It a perfect show-and-tell project to share at school. Let them keep it at school to watch the plants start to sprout, something the class ... http://www.greenhousecatalog.com/weblog/grenhouse-supplies/innovative-portable-greenhouses/ 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. How Hothouse ... http://www.greenhousecatalog.com/weblog/greenhouse-kits/hothouse-gardening-why-hothouse-gardeners-benefit/ 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 ... http://www.greenhousecatalog.com/weblog/greenhouse-kits/portable-greenhouses/ 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 ... http://www.greenhousecatalog.com/weblog/grenhouse-supplies/garden-tools/ 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 ... http://www.greenhousecatalog.com/weblog/greenhouse-tips/greenhouse-gardening-canning-the-fruits-of-your-labor/ 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 ... http://www.greenhousecatalog.com/weblog/greenhouse-tips/the-busy-greenhouse-gardener%e2%80%99s-guide-to-fall-canning/ 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. Green House Compost: the Ultimate Green ... http://www.greenhousecatalog.com/weblog/grenhouse-supplies/green-houses-for-green-living/    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 ... http://www.greenhousecatalog.com/weblog/greenhouse-tips/gardening-against-nature/ Mary, Mary, quite contrary; how does your garden grow? We all know the popular singsong tales of Mary and her garden, but how do gardens really grow? Of course there can be no denying the power of a true green thumb, but the right tools and supplies don’t hurt either. ... http://www.greenhousecatalog.com/weblog/grenhouse-supplies/top-10-gardening-tool-must-haves/ Toiling over the ground; tilling until it is just right, mixing fertilizer until your hands are stained black and neat little rows are prepared, equal distances apart, to ensure the best end results, laying down the seeds with care, making sure they are properly spaced and judging the depth of ... http://www.greenhousecatalog.com/weblog/grenhouse-supplies/preserving-your-harvest-gardening-accessories-and-supplies/