Category: Temperature and Humidity

If you live in a hot climate, there are many plants that may not be able to survive there – at least, not under ordinary circumstances.  If you can create a microclimate in your garden, you...

When cold weather looms on the horizon, gardeners everywhere begin to think about how they can protect plants from frost.  You may be wondering if there is anything you can do to protect potted...

On any seed packet, you will read instructions about how and when to plant your seeds.  They will give information about spacing, watering, and so on.  Most instructions will also reference...

If you have fruit trees in your yard, you may have heard that chill hours are necessary for some plants.  You might be wondering what chill hours are, and why plants need them at all.  I...

If you need more space for growing plants in the winter, a greenhouse seems like a logical choice.  However, there is still the problem of germinating seeds and keeping plants alive in...

A greenhouse is a great way to germinate seeds outdoors, nurture or harden off seedlings, and give mature plants a warm place to grow late in the season.  However, it is possible that your...