Greens, Greens and More Greens ..read more

I was working on my Spider Plants today and I realized that my second to biggest/oldest Spider Plant had a growth that was similar to a shoot, but was much thicker than what the shoots usually are. Also, it had leaves on the end, and I don't remember it ever blooming. I just moved this plant to a new, bigger pot a little over a month ago. (The plant has grown faster during that time than it's been growing too, which is odd, though not really what I'm curious about.) It appears... Read more ..read more

This is one the daughter plants propagating from cuttings (with a node with an axillary bud). I had four daughter plants and put them in different spots in the house. This one is relocated in a shady corner in the greenhouse, and WOW, I finally got a huge, robust, and with many holes leave! I guess, this is the place it likes the most ..read more

In an attempt to keep the olive trees from blooming indoors in the winter and let them bloom in the spring outdoors I kept the photoperiod to the daylight hours of the winter solstice. In spite of my efforts, they are beginning to bloom anyway. In their natural environment, they bloom in late spring, however, each year my trees bloom in late January or early February. The trees are not exposed any natural light, as they are in grow tents, so all I can think of is that they must have... Read more ..read more

digitS' said: Coleus amboinicus, synonym Plectranthus amboinicus, Cuban thyme etc etc ... We call it broad-leaf thyme. Wikipedia doesn't even list that name. It would be ridiculous to edit it in with all the others. I didn't know until this year that some consider it a coleus. It's such an easy house plant DW has had them for years. They thrive with just a little light through the Winter and burst forth with new growth as soon as Spring arrives. Easily propagated. Click to expand... I wrote this... Read more ..read more

If you love fresh, crisp lettuce but don't have the space or climate to grow it outdoors, consider growing it indoors! With the right setup and care, lettuce can thrive indoors, providing you with a steady supply of greens for your salads and sandwiches. In this article, we'll provide some essential tips for growing lettuce indoors, including choosing the right variety, providing adequate light and water, and ensuring proper soil and container selection. Let's get started! ... Read more ..read more

The aesthetic appeal of houseplants is well known, but they can provide more than just aesthetic appeal to our homes. Our homes can smell pleasant and inviting when we have flowering plants and herbs with fragrant qualities. We can also use some of them to enhance the flavor and intensity of our food. Check out these 15 fragrant indoor plants for a beautiful and fragrant home. 1. Jasmine (Jasminum)​ With its rich floral scent, jasmine makes a great choice for tea... Read more ..read more

Bright indirect light and warmth are essential for many indoor plants. The best environment for them is a warm, sunny room with plenty of daylight throughout the day. So that means cool rooms with less light cannot have any houseplants? Even cool and dim rooms can enjoy houseplants by making the right selections. If you are worried about the lighting and temperature in your room but could benefit from some plants, worry no more. Check out these plants that love cool temperatures and low... Read more ..read more

Neat re-purpose of an old toy ..read more

Due to our short season and the challenges that presents, a greenhouse is essential if you want to reliably grow some things up here. we grow tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, bush beans, celery, parsley and summer squash in ours. initially there were shelves around the sides and we placed smartpots on those shelves. Well, pretty soon you’ve got everything jamming into the ceiling, making things difficult. Last winter i upgraded by building the beds shown here. It accomplished a couple things... Read more ..read more