March Gardening Chores and Tasks

March Gardening Thoughts and Chores

Finally, March is here, which means spring is officially here soon. Yeah! March is the month that we gardeners have been looking forward to, more so this year than ever because of how rough our winter has been up to this point. It has been a few years since we have experienced a winter like … Read more

Vegetable Gardening and Rotating Crops

Vegetable gardening

Every year, more and more people are trying to grow their fruits and vegetables. Seeds are now available. I talk to people every day while they are looking for seeds. Time is now to sow some seeds to start, especially the cole crop veggies such as lettuce, spinach, cabbage, collards, kale, etc.—the leafy veggies that … Read more

Five Ways to Kill and Not Kill a Houseplant

Houseplants

Five Ways to Kill a Houseplant Don’t worry about finding out what conditions your new plant needs. Put it anywhere you like. If the tag or the person who sold you that plant says sun, go ahead and put it in that dark corner behind the couch. Don’t bother checking the soil to see if … Read more

Pet-Safe Houseplants

Know what are pet-safe houseplants

NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION ON INDOOR PLANTS Well, we are now into the new year. Houseplants were very popular over the December holiday. I wrote a blog last week with a tip for gardeners to add some houseplants for the winter to help fight off the winter blues. Like everything in life, not all houseplants … Read more

How to Grow Your Own Pineapple

Grow your own pineapples

Every week, I write blogs about what you should be doing for a particular plant in your garden. This week, it’s different. It’s what you could be doing if you’re a bit of a mad scientist in the garden like I am. So here’s a blog on growing pineapples. A Guide for Growing Pineapples Buy … Read more

February Gardening Chores and Thoughts

February gardening thoughts. Here are some gardening tasks for February

HELLO FEBRUARY, GOODBYE JANUARY – ONLY ONE MONTH FROM SPRING!! I am getting excited for spring. As of this writing, spring is only 48 days away. Our daylight is getting longer. February is the last whole month of winter. For some of us gardeners, we view February as the GATEWAY MONTH towards spring. Sure, we … Read more

When to Start Seeds Indoors

Start seeds indoors in February

Last week, I mentioned that you can pick out your favorite seeds now. This week, I’ll discuss seeds you can start now. Starting Cool Season Veggies You can start cool-season veggies now. You can plant lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, spinach, and Brussels sprout seeds indoors in February and transplant the seedlings outside at the … Read more

February is Houseplant Month at the Great Big Greenhouse

February is Houseplant Month at the Great Big Greenhouse

ENHANCE YOUR LIFE WITH PLANTS AND “PLANT A LITTLE HAPPINESS” Tropical plants are more than decorative accents in our homes and offices. Houseplants are correctly labeled as CLEAN AIR MACHINES. Have you ever considered going indoors to get a breath of fresh air? It’s not as crazy as it sounds, considering the air pollution we experience … Read more

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