Greenhouse Library Greenhouse Library 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/index.shtml Sat, 21 Apr 2006 23:47:00 GMT Proper Greenhouse Care Your hobby greenhouse is a special place that needs taken care of. Some of the maintenance for your greenhouse is pretty mundane. It, at times, can be a great deal of hard work. Follows are daily, weekly and monthly tasks to help you keep your greenhouse in top condition. Fri, 20 Apr 2006 17:13:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/greenhousetips/proper-greenhouse-care.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/greenhousetips/proper-greenhouse-care.shtml 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 Plants that Need More Care than Others You have been gardening for some time now. You have mastered the basics, what was once daunting to you creates in you now no fear. You are ready for a challenge. In this article, I will discuss plants that are more of a challenge. These plants will require more of your time in order for success and health. Sat, 21 Apr 2006 22:57:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/flowersandplants/plants-that-need-more-car.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/flowersandplants/plants-that-need-more-car.shtml Swiss Chard When planning a vegetable garden you might want to consider Swiss chard. Swiss chard is a leafy vegetable and looks much like lettuce. Chard, however, has a much thicker texture and stem. Swiss chard is a vegetable that all gardeners love to grow, because it is so easy. All stages of gardeners can grow Swiss chard comfortably. You can grow Swiss chard in a container, a greenhouse, a window box, or a vegetable garden. Swiss chard is a fresh, edible, and tasty addition to salads and more. Sat, 21 Apr 2006 21:04:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/flowersandplants/swiss-chard.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/flowersandplants/swiss-chard.shtml Gardening with Arthritis You love to garden but hate the pain. If you are suffering from arthritis you may be able to change the way you garden in order to alleviate this pain. Joint pain is terrible, but the rewards of gardening can help you feel better. The wonderful thing about gardening is that you can change how you work and where you work and still get the same results. Here I am going to tell you how to adjust your gardening habits so you can still enjoy (or help someone else still enjoy) the art of gardening! Sat, 21 Apr 2006 20:29:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/buyingguides/gardening-with-arthritis.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/buyingguides/gardening-with-arthritis.shtml Perennials Everywhere in the Garden! Perennials are a plant that will continue to grow back every year. Perennials will reseed or re-grow and bring you new plants and flowers each spring. Perennials add color and texture to your garden even when you don’t have a lot of time to work in your yard. Sat, 21 Apr 2006 20:21:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/flowersandplants/perennials-everywhere-in-.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/flowersandplants/perennials-everywhere-in-.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 Opening a Greenhouse Business Are you interested in opening a business in the greenhouse and gardening world? If you are interested in building a business of your own, making money the side of a regular job or if you want to expand your business so you can include the sale of flowers and vegetables, a greenhouse is a great option. Sat, 21 Apr 2006 18:17:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/greenhousetips/opening-a-greenhouse-busi-2.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/greenhousetips/opening-a-greenhouse-busi-2.shtml Opening a Greenhouse Business Part II Opening your own greenhouse business is going to be tough for the first year. Be sure that you plan on a back up source of income. A greenhouse is a delicate business, one that you have to build a good reputation so you can get repeat customers. Sat, 21 Apr 2006 18:13:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/greenhousetips/opening-a-greenhouse-busi.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/greenhousetips/opening-a-greenhouse-busi.shtml Strawberry Tips Strawberries are a delight in the greenhouse, the garden, and in your mouth! In raising strawberry plants indoors and under lights, they will have needs that plants grown outdoors generally do not have. Sat, 21 Apr 2006 18:08:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/flowersandplants/strawberry-tips.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/flowersandplants/strawberry-tips.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