Gardman R688 Walk-In Greenhouse

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  • Construct a temporary greenhouse right in your own backyard
  • Polycarbonate glazing much safer than glass, providing safety to your kids and pets
  • Galvanized steel and aluminum frame is coated after drilling
  • Easy to assemble or take down within minutes
  • Measures 49 x 75 x 75 inches; weighs 18.2 pounds

Product DescriptionExtend your growing season with a Gardman Complete Walk-In Greenhouse Kit. A greenhouse offers the plant enthusiast the advantage of earlier blooms and crops. Its controlled environment will allow your plants to thrive in a more even temperature and is perfect for cheating the weather. This kit includes everything needed to construct a walk-in greenhouse. The innovative polycarbonate glazing is safer than glass, offering no danger to children or pets. The glazing’s . . . More >>

Gardman R688 Walk-In Greenhouse

Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds 3241 Collection – Greens 14. 45 Gram Packet

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  • USDA Organic
  • Guaranteed To Grow
  • 1 each of Romaine Lettuce, Bibb Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Swiss Chard and Spinach Packets
  • Cool Weather Crop

Product DescriptionFerry-Morse has been serving up the best in seed and gardening supplies for over 100 years, and we-footre proud to still be innovating and improving. Whether you-footre looking for the finest in flowers or gourmet garden vegetables, you will find all your answers here. Take a minute and explore the product categories to the right for planning and inspiration, or visit the Gardeners Corner for over a century-foots worth of wisdom. At Ferry-Morse we want you to enjoy . . . More >>

Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds 3241 Collection – Greens 14. 45 Gram Packet

Get A Local Builder To Make Your House Greener

I think I am safe in saying that we are all now aware of the need to be more environmentally aware. The world’s population has increased hugely in recent years. We are now confronted with statistics such as the fact that of the estimated 110 billion humans who have ever lived around 6% of them are alive today. In 1900 the world’s population was around 1. 6 billion, while today it is not far off the 7 billion mark, putting a huge demand on the planet’s natural resources and causing more pollution then ever before . Of course, figures like this can make a few tweaks to our home and a few changes to our habits seem entirely insignificant. However, change has to start somewhere and below you will find a few ideas for making your home that little bit greener. 1) Solar panels. This is a wonderful way to get cheap, reliable and environmentally friendly energy for your house. You might think that the UK’s climate hinders the efficiency of solar panels but modern designs work perfectly well even on grey, cloudy days. The current range of solar panels offer all sort of shapes and sizes and some even let you sell the excess energy produced to the National Grid. 2) A greenhouse. This is a cheap and environmentally friendly way to grow your own vegetables. A greenhouse needn’t be expensive to build. If you have children what better, and more fun, way to show them the importance of eating healthy, locally produced vegetables. If you don’t much about gardening then a search through the web will give you all the information and tips you could possibly need. 3) Composting toilet. This might be seen as being too hard core for a lot of people, but a quick look at a few internet sites will show you that modern options are clean, safe and virtually maintenance free. This is a particularly good option for people who live in the countryside. There are plenty more ideas out there which are easily researchable. I just wanted to give you a couple of hints and make clear that the changing technology is making things like solar power and composting toilets easier and cheaper to use than ever before. Once you have decided what changes you want to make to your home another good idea to find a local builder online. The current “find a builder” sites work like auctions, where recommended local tradesmen bid to do your job. Finding and hiring a local builder is now easier than before, removing one more obstacle from your path to becoming greener.

Hydrofarm CK64050 Germination Station with Heat Mat

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  • Germination station with electric heat, humidity control and 72-cell seedling inserts
  • Provides gentle warmth to the planting bed; controls humidity under 2-inch dome
  • Humidity dome with dual vent points for optimal airflow
  • Includes seed starting booster, instructions with growing tips
  • Watertight base tray measures 11 by 22 inches

Product DescriptionHeated Germination Station seed starting system. Offers increased growing success by providing gentle warmth to the planting bed and by controlling the humidity under the dome, much like a greenhouse. Includes 17 watt, UL listed, waterproof heat mat and 11 inch x 22 inch watertight growing tray with a 72 cell seedling insert and instructions. . . . More >>

Hydrofarm CK64050 Germination Station with Heat Mat

Why Grow Hostas

The Wonderful HostaYou’ve seen them around your neighborhood; lining walkways, trimming the landscape, filling flower beds and gardens. You may have noticed the countless varieties or the elegant curb appeal they add to each plot. Hundreds of homeowners invest in them, and yet spend very little time thereafter with upkeep. These plants, known as Hostas, are the number one selling perennial in North America for a good reason. In addition to their attractive varieties and compatibility with nearly all landscape designs, Hostas provide a world of benefits that makes them a great choice when you begin looking for that perfect plant. Hostas come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, textures and sizes so no matter the yard-whether you are looking for some additional green or a blossoming, fragrant addition to your garden-there is a Hosta for everyone. Hostas do best in partial shade, but can grow in a variety of light, soil and moisture conditions. Their hardy nature makes them perfect for homes situated in places that receive snow or floods. They can withstand copious amounts of water, as well as most droughts, and they thrive in both containers and rock gardens making them the perfect plant to accessorize any part of your yard. Hostas are also versatile and look great standing alone or planted in clumps around broad landscaping, pathways, or trees. Plush Hostas create ground cover which softens the appearance of walls, corners, pavers, sidewalks, driveways and other plants. They help to reduce erosion and even diminish the appearance of weeds. Because there is such a variety of Hostas, homeowners can pick the right colored Hosta to help contrast and add color to the focal points in their yard or garden. And because they thrive in partial sunlight, Hostas can spice up those areas that are void of other plant life. They are exceptionally easy plants to grow and maintain-some varieties can grow up to four inches in a single day-and they are constantly multiplying. Not only are they elegant plants, but they are fun to watch and easily improve your property value. Whether you’re an experience gardener or just looking to add that extra touch to your yard, Hostas are a great option for any occasion. At HostasDirect. com the prices are extremely competitive, and can save you a ton of money on your next Hosta purchase. Hostas are sold three ways; Starter Hostas (tissue culture), Advanced Starters, and Mature Divisions. All plants are sold disease free. Tissue culture plants are mass-produced from the basal cells of the original “mother” plant. They are then grown in a laboratory before being transferred to a disease-free greenhouse where they finish maturing. The Starter Hostas and Advance Starters are similar to the Hostas seen in larger pots at traditional nurseries and garden centers. The difference is nursery plants may cost more because they require more time and labor to upkeep them before they are sold. The Starter Hosta and Advance Starters will easily transplant into any soil or larger pot, and they do very well under most climate conditions. The Wonderful Hosta