Bob’s Blog
Bringing The Outdoors Inside for Winter
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare your container plants for their indoor winter stay.
Indoor Fern Care
I’m currently setting in my office looking at a dead fern on my desk. I have a talent for killing ferns. The main culprit is the dry air of winter. Here’s a guide to help you avoid the mistakes I’ve made.
Houseplant Care Basics
Growing houseplants can be a fun and rewarding hobby, as well as a great way to bring a little bit of nature into your home. Here are some tips for growing houseplants successfully.
Growing with Artificial Light
I’m not a fan of winter. The cold doesn’t bother me, it’s the darkness. S.A.D., seasonal affective disorder, can have some serious effects like weight gain, tiredness, and general depression and moodiness. However, there are ways to combat its effects. Sun exposure or phototherapy is the best treatment. One of the benefits of working for a greenhouse is that it is 75 degrees and sunny every day. What about our plants? Do they need extra light too?
Caring for Mums Indoors
Last week we shared a blog post about caring for mums. Kelly Stover asked if mums can be grown indoor in a container. Sure! They can be grown inside; however, the answer to that question is actually a bit complicated.
