Greenhouse Library: Gardening Gardening en webmaster@workscorp.com <a href="http://www.globalmoxie.com/">Big Medium Web Content Manager v1.3.6</a> http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/index.shtml Sat, 21 Apr 2006 23:47:00 GMT Useful Shrubs Shrubs are a small, bush-like plant. Some are green, some will flower, and all should continue to grow throughout the life of your garden. Shrubs are both versatile and valuable because of what they can add to your gardens. They add that finished look, or they can soften the background for your landscape. Most shrubs grow quickly so they will fill in those areas of your gardens that are looking a little bare or thin. Sat, 21 Apr 2006 23:47:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/useful-shrubs.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/useful-shrubs.shtml Spring Bulbs: Planting in the Fall The spring gardening season does not last long, and before you know it, summer is fast approaching. Now is a good time for planning your fall garden. What types of seeds can you plant in the fall for spring flowers next year? Can you start plants in the fall that will produce in the spring months? You can! Plant for your spring gardens in the fall, planting bulbs that will bring flowers as the weather warms once again. Sat, 21 Apr 2006 20:09:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/spring-bulbs-planting-in-.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/spring-bulbs-planting-in-.shtml Hedges in your Lawn Is your greenhouse located in the middle of a busy town center? Are you seeking a garden center that is quiet, relaxing, and secluded? You can have all this and more by planting hedges around your greenhouse. Sometimes when living next to a school, a road or a noisy neighbor you want to quiet your area in the yard, do it with hedges! Sat, 21 Apr 2006 17:43:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/hedges-in-your-lawn.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/hedges-in-your-lawn.shtml Butterfly Gardeners Are you looking to attract butterflies to your gardens? If you are just starting a new garden there are various types of flowers, plants, shrubs and even trees that are going to attract butterflies to your gardens and landscape. Sat, 21 Apr 2006 17:31:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/butterfly-gardeners.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/butterfly-gardeners.shtml Gardening Basics Excitement grows as seed catalogs arrive in the mail. You begin planning for the greenhouse. You look forward to watching as your seeds start to germinate and your plants grow tall. If you are new to gardening, I will be laying down some fundamentals here for you. Sat, 21 Apr 2006 17:10:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/gardening-basics.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/gardening-basics.shtml Staking Plants What types of plants are going to require staking for the best production? Look at your largest flowers; the plants that are vine like; these are some plants that will need staked. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, or beans can be staked up to keep the plants thriving and producing more than ever. Sat, 21 Apr 2006 16:04:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/staking-plants.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/staking-plants.shtml Learning how to Water your Gardens Watering your gardens may not sound difficult, but if you live in an area where water is limited, making the most of your water resources is vital. Water in your garden is what makes every living plant thrive, produce and continue growing. Sat, 21 Apr 2006 15:44:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/learning-how-to-water-you.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/learning-how-to-water-you.shtml Preparing the Garden: Tools to Use Spring is over, and the garden is in full bloom; now is the time to think about buying a few tools. Right now is a great time because they will be on sale or special. Planning is a large part of saving money when gardening and because you are nearing the end of the spring growing season, you can start planning on what you need to make gardening next spring so much easier. Fri, 20 Apr 2006 21:29:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/preparing-the-garden-tool.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/preparing-the-garden-tool.shtml Fragrant Flowers for Gardens You can create a fragrant garden from flowers of your own choosing. There are many types of fragrant flowers that you will find exciting and beautiful for such a display. In early articles, I wrote about fragrant trees, bushes, shrubs and such, but here we are going to discuss some of the most fragrant flowers around. Fri, 20 Apr 2006 19:29:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/fragrant-flowers-for-gard.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/fragrant-flowers-for-gard.shtml Combining Herbs in with other Flowers Herbs are plants that gardeners grow to use in their kitchen or for their fragrance. The smell of the fresh herbs in the garden or in the kitchen is a delightful change to the store bought brands that most people are accustomed too. Fri, 20 Apr 2006 19:29:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/combining-herbs-in-with-o.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/combining-herbs-in-with-o.shtml Ground covers for Landscapes Areas of your landscape that are difficult to garden are a prime location for ground cover. Ground covers are plants that will take hold in areas where you want to add greenery, with or without flowers, without the extra work. Ground covers can be high or low growing. Ground covers can be used in areas of your landscape that are too steep to be mowed, or that are too dry or moist for other plants to grow properly. Fri, 20 Apr 2006 17:33:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/ground-covers-for-landsca.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/ground-covers-for-landsca.shtml End of the Season Summer is coming to a close and soon you will be harvesting all that you have been working on in your gardens. The fruits and vegetables that are the result of your labor are most plentiful at this time. Making the most of your vegetables and fruits should be on the top of your list. Tue, 17 Apr 2006 17:30:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/end-of-the-season.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/end-of-the-season.shtml Clay or Plastic Pots Your greenhouse is a home for your plants, It is a space that gives you the ultimate conditions for working with them. One thing to consider in the greenhouse is what type of pots will work best for you. It is important that you keep different types of pots around to meet different needs. Tue, 17 Apr 2006 17:23:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/clay-or-plastic-pots.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/clay-or-plastic-pots.shtml Sowing Seeds Just how is your garden going to grow? Most plants grown in the garden and greenhouse are going to start from a seed. Planting seeds is going to become an art, a task that you will perform every spring so that your gardens can grow, be plentiful, and bring great joy. Tue, 17 Apr 2006 17:19:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/sowing-seeds.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/sowing-seeds.shtml Pricking Out Seedlings When planting in containers or in seed cells, you might find your seedlings growing in patches. This is potentially hazardous to your plants as they will choke each other out. In this article I am going to tell you more about pricking out seedlings: taking out the seedlings that are growing too close to each other. Thu, 12 Apr 2006 22:43:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/pricking-out-seedlings.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/gardening/pricking-out-seedlings.shtml