If you’ve been following the national weather this week, you might be wondering if the groundhog has developed a split personality this year. Is winter over or are we in for six more weeks of cold? While the eastern half of the United States is feeling the effects of record-setting high temperatures and one of the earliest springs on record, the western U. S. is observing cold and snowy conditions all the way down into Southern California.… Continue reading this article “Are we in winter or spring? The answer is YES!”
Month: February 2023
The nitty gritty on how water moves in plants, part 1
It’s still too cold here in the Pacific Northwest to see much happening outside, so it seems a perfect time to write about something you can’t see anyway. That “something” is the movement of water and dissolved substances through two pathways: the xylem and the phloem. And before you roll your eyes and go watch TikTok videos, keep in mind that learning about these transport systems is critical to understanding how plants work and caring for them appropriately.… Continue reading this article “The nitty gritty on how water moves in plants, part 1”
Home Greenhouses III: Basic Structure Types
Over the last few months I’ve had the chance to talk about the popular topic of home greenhouses. We covered a few of the basics in my first article, then touched on some regulations that might effect the building and management of home greenhouses in some areas. In this installment we’ll talk a bit about common structures used for home greenhouse construction so you can consider which structure(s) might be right for your situation.
Types of Structures
Greenhouse structures can range from simple to the very complex. … Continue reading this article “Home Greenhouses III: Basic Structure Types”