Never stop researching. When researching, it’s important to try and use serval sources rather than just sticking to one. I have found wildly different information about the same plants. When it comes to gardening, there is nothing really set in stone. Something that grows well for the author of the article may not grow wellContinueContinue reading “Tips for Gardening Success!”
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Time to Harvest!
Finally, your garden has grown out to produce a treasure trove of fruits and vegetables. These are some general tips that will help you have a great harvest. When to harvest Timing your harvest depends on your specific crop and any upcoming changes in the weather. To get your timing down, I recommend jotting downContinueContinue reading “Time to Harvest!”
Beating the Heat
As of the end of July, it is quite hot in the Pacific Northwest. Since it is usually cool and wet, this heat can take a toll on our plants. There are some useful tactics you can use to keep your plants healthy and enjoy gardening in this heat. What’s important is not to overwaterContinueContinue reading “Beating the Heat”
Greenhouse positioning for optimal sunlight.
The most important part of setting up your greenhouse is placement, besides the physical building of the structure. Without proper placement, the greenhouse will become useless and might as well become a tool shed. Deciding on what you will be using your greenhouse for, will help determine its proper placement. First, we need to decideContinueContinue reading “Greenhouse positioning for optimal sunlight.”
All about Raised Beds!
Drainage and water retention One of my favorite things about raised beds is how hard it is to overwater them, especially living in the PNW, where we get heavy rainfall, which can flood most inground gardens. Raised beds do a fantastic job draining excess water. They also do a much better job retaining water thanContinueContinue reading “All about Raised Beds!”
Watering, choosing the right system.
Watering my garden is one of the most enjoyable activities gardening offers when I have time for it. It’s great to walk through the garden and see how everything is doing, but it can be time-consuming and a hassle after a long day. In this post, I will give you some tips and tricks to helpContinueContinue reading “Watering, choosing the right system.”
Location, location, location.
When choosing where to place your garden, there are many aspects to take into consideration. From the utility of the garden to the amount of sun, but most of all appeal. Now, this also all depends on space and the types of plants you plant. I will break this down into three categories to helpContinueContinue reading “Location, location, location.”
Green Garden Nursery 