Archive for February, 2008

Best Tomato Varieties–heirloom Vs. Hybrid


Tomatoes from the grocery store shelves taste like—NOTHING! Why? Most of the tomatoes purchased from grocery stores have been harvested days before they reach the grocery, treated to turn red, and bred to stay firm and not bruise on the shelves. Plant breeding for the last fifty years has concentrated on producing a [...]

Things To Know About Hydroponic Gardening


If you are considering starting a hydroponic garden, there are some basic facts you should know. Hydroponic gardening presents many challenges, but also has many benefits.
The name, hydroponics, suggests plants grown in water, and that is the basic method. However, it really refers to any method of horticulture that doesn’t use soil. [...]

Can Gardening Be A Science?


This article highlights a couple who treat gardening as a science

Designing A Conservatory Sunroom


This article discusses the details of conservatory design. It also addresses the features and benefit of conservatory sunroom style.

Proper Nutrition For Prolific Tomato Plants


Every tomato grower has a “secret recipe” for tomato growing success. An integral part of high tomato yield is proper plant nutrition. Plants need food, too! Giving a plant the right food at the right time will not only increase fruit yield, it will also help prevent damage from diseases and pests. [...]