Category: Greenhouse Gardening
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In true Joanna Gaines fashion, the greenhouse at her family’s Lake Waco lakehouse isn’t just a functional space – it’s a masterclass in laid-back beauty, blending rustic charm with modern simplicity. Bathed in natural light and brimming with texture, this isn’t your typical potting shed. It’s a sanctuary. A space to breathe, to grow, to…
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A friend pointed out that Tangleroot Farm was having a sale. I’d heard of them—in fact, one of my regular customers at my own burgeoning farmstand told me they had been CSA members with Tangleroot. They were now orphaned, as it were, because Tangleroot was folding its tent. I hadn’t thought much about it at…
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Planting the first vegetables, flowers, or shrubs of spring marks a new year of gardening, but growing plants in a greenhouse can mean that season never has to end. Whether heated or unheated, a greenhouse can make tasks like growing tropical plants and getting a jump on seeding tender annuals easier—and extend your growing season…
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As a parent, I’ve long been a fan of Beatrix Potter. Introducing my daughter to the playful little woodland creatures—mischievous Peter Rabbit, clumsy Jemima Puddleduck, and cheeky Squirrel Nutkin to name a few—in these timeless tales was one of the earliest joys of motherhood. Little did I expect to admire the series’ most notorious villain,…
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Southampton, New York (Image credit: Courtesy image) Landscaped with dogwood and cherry trees, perennial flower gardens, and evergreens, this restored 1907 cedar-shingled home in the Hamptons includes stained glass, crown molding, wood panels, and built-ins, plus a high-end country kitchen with an eat-in butcher-block island. (Image credit: Courtesy image) A large, screened porch faces a…
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A greenhouse is the perfect place to nurture plants but resist the urge to use it as a storage shed for all garden-related tools and supplies. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture) Gardeners know how handy it is to have all important gardening tools close at hand. For gardeners with greenhouses, it makes sense to keep…
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GREEN-fingered Brits are snapping up an “excellent value for money” greenhouse from Robert Dyas. The high-street retailer has reduced the Garden Gro-Zone from £59.99 to just £39.99 – and it’s selling fast. Sign up for the Shopping newsletter Thank you! Robert Dyas has reduced the cost of this ‘Tardis’ greenhouse by £20 Smart Garden Gro-Zone…
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Frost is impending, so it’s a crucial time to prepare your yard to get through the winter season unscathed. Frost covers are a great way to do this, acting as a blanket to insulate plants and protect plant roots from freezing. These come in all forms and are made from all materials, including plastic. While…
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A woman shopping for flowers in a garden center. | Hortica Summer is the season of growth — and not just for your plants. As temperatures rise and foot traffic increases, greenhouses, garden centers, and floral shops experience a surge in visitors. While this busy season presents exciting opportunities for your business, there’s also a…
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When the world feels uncertain, Americans get planting. That’s the core message of Garden Media Group’s new “Garden Pulse: Spring 2025 Analysis” report. While other industries report slowing traffic and declining sales, gardening is holding strong — and growing — despite cold weather, consumer caution, and tariff-fueled economic anxiety. Even with poor early spring weather,…