What’s the Difference Between Sprouts and Microgreens?

Sprouts and Microgreens are not just for chef-inspired plates anymore—these nutrient powerhouses are easy to grow right on your windowsill! But what is the difference between sprouts and microgreens? Microgreens Microgreens Microgreens are young, leafy versions of the same plants we grow in our gardens every summer. The difference is micro-greens are grown indoors and …

Bringing Plants Indoors for Winter

Houseplants love being outdoors in the summer. What's not to like? Bright light, lots of humidity, and cool, damp nights are exactly what they want to grow strong and healthy. But as the weather turns cooler it's time to bring your plants back indoors. Even though most plants can tolerate at night or two of …

Mini Greenhouses for Outdoor Growing

Mini greenhouses are temporary structures that many people use to grow their plants outdoors in summer. They can be used for starting seeds, growing backyard vegetables, or rejuvenating your houseplants and orchids during the summer growing season. Typical Mini Greenhouse for outdoor growing They look like the perfect place to grow plants on your patio …

3 Things You Should Know Before Transplanting from Soil to Hydroponics

Welcome to the wonderful world of hydroponic plants! What sold me on hydroponics in the beginning was its cleanliness (no soil!) and how easy it was to care for plants with a water gauge.  In fact, after I saw the advantages of growing with hydroponics I wanted to transfer all my plants! After 30 years …

How to Grow a Continuous Supply Microgreens

      Microgreens are a fun and nutritious way to add a new dimension to your soups, salads and sandwiches. It's exciting to watch those tiny seeds grow into fresh greens.  And, the satisfaction of saying, "I grew that!" never looses its appeal.   After enjoying the tangy, crisp flavor of fresh microgreens you'll …

3 Ways to Increase Humidity for Your Plants

There's one thing all your plants crave during the winter months  . . . . and that's humidity. Being the tropical creatures that they are, your plants want  humidity levels of 40% or more to be happy. This can be a challenge in the winter. The problem is your furnace. As it heats the air, …

A Simple (and Effective) Way to Fertilize Your Orchids

There are many different ways to grow orchids, especially when it comes to nutrients.  Just ask 10 "experienced" growers and you'll get 10 different answers - guaranteed. A good nutrition program for orchids doesn't need to be complicated.     Complete, Balanced Nutrition is Easy With right fertilizer, complete, balanced nutrition for growing orchids is …

Your Plants are Hungry – What Should You Feed Them?

  Have you noticed that days are getting longer and the sun is getting stronger? Your plants have. They're waking up after a long, dreary winter   . . . . and they're hungry. But what should you feed them? I remember when I started growing orchids, I didn't really pay much attention to what "plant …

Successfully Growing Miniature Roses Indoors

  Miniature roses are one of those plants that say "pick me - pick me!!" at the store. They're simply irresistible. But the minute you get them home they start complaining. Why? Miniature roses have a delicate root structure that demands a constant balance of air and water - not too wet or not too …

Let’s Grow Microgreens!

  Imagine  . . .   eating fresh greens 15 days after you planted them! I'm thinking that a small tray of microgreens in the windowsill is more fun to grow (and eat!) than any other type of plant. Add a handful of microgreens to your cooking and instantly you'll become an amateur chef!   What …