Now that fall has officially arrived, it is time to start getting your Colorado garden ready for winter’s swift approach. Because Northern Colorado’s winter weather is rarely predictable, gardening in our area presents unusual challenges. The fluctuation between cold and warm temperatures, dry wind, and snow can wreak havoc on even the toughest plants. By […] The post Winterizing Your Colorado Garden appeared first on Gulley Greenhouse ..read more

If you let your houseplants vacation on the back deck or front porch this summer, then by early September it's time to get them ready to move back inside for the winter. Letting your indoor plants spend their summer at "camp" is a great way to give them extra air circulation, increased surround lighting, and […] The post Bringing Houseplants Indoors for Winter appeared first on Gulley Greenhouse ..read more

Peperomia (Piperaceae) is an amazingly vast plant family of leaf shapes and textures! There are dozens of varieties to choose from but here are our favorites: Despite the huge difference in appearance, there are commonalities that all peperomias have. This makes it easier to care for a collection! To start, consider the tropical native habitat […] The post 10 Peperomias We Love! appeared first on Gulley Greenhouse ..read more

Hoyas, also called wax plant or porcelain flower, are regaining popularity as beloved houseplants. It's hard not to end up a collector as each one is uniquely different with foliage color, size, shape, and heavenly-scented bloom. If there's a plant with the reputation for being one anybody can grow... it's a hoya. They seem to […] The post 10 Hoyas for Your Houseplant Haven! appeared first on Gulley Greenhouse ..read more

You know you're supposed to stop, or drastically cut back, fertilizing your plants between September and March to aid in their necessary dormant period. But, did you know you can work on root health all year long? Because root stimulators are a hormone that encourages root growth, rather than a chemical that forces plant growth, […] The post Use Root Stimulator in All Seasons! appeared first on Gulley Greenhouse ..read more

Building a fairy garden is a delightful way to explore an imaginary world with your children. With just a few household and gardening items — and a belief in the magic of fairies — together, you can create a unique, whimsical fairy garden. A fairy garden can be thought of as a tiny safe oasis […] The post Build Imaginations with Fairy Gardens appeared first on Gulley Greenhouse ..read more

We think nothing tastes like summer more than fresh plump tomatoes! Especially ones you've grown yourself. Make this year your healthiest, most abundant tomato yield ever with these helpful tips. Feed!-- Use a fertilizer that is built to support the fruiting nature of tomatoes. While nitrogen gives you strong healthy plants in other parts of […] The post Grow Your Best-Ever Tomato Crop! appeared first on Gulley Greenhouse ..read more

When you hear 'Philodendron' you might think of a basic green houseplant... well these philos are anything but basic, and never boring! Perfect plants for medium light situations (though variegated types need brighter light), you can find climbers, trailers, and standing varieties to suit your design dreams. The post 10 Phenomenal Philodendrons! appeared first on Gulley Greenhouse ..read more

Growing your own food is a fun, rewarding experience that can directly impact your community as well as your own table. With these plants pumping out generous harvests, you will realize that there is more than enough to go around. Here are ten of the most bountiful crops to plant: The post 10 Bountiful Crops to Share! appeared first on Gulley Greenhouse ..read more

Spring is in the air! You can’t help wanting to join the birds outside and start planting your garden. It is possible to start planting well before the last frost date, even in Colorado! There are a number of vegetables, herbs, and flowers that you can plant outside…some of which even prefer the cooler temps […] The post Early Spring Planting appeared first on Gulley Greenhouse ..read more