What greenhouse to choose?

When it comes to gardening in colder climates, a greenhouse is almost a must have. It extends the growing season and gives the plants a lot more heat. With a greenhouse we can actually pick ripe tomatoes here and grow some plants that we would not be able to with out one. It can also be a great hang out place on those cool spring days and summer nights. There are several greenhouses to choose from ...

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How-to grow and use Ground Cherries

Ground Cherries, also known as cape gooseberries, are little orange fruit inside an attractive paper wrapper. Fruits fall from the plants when ripe, that’s why they are called Ground Cherries.

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Grow your own Ground Cherries: Organic Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry - 50 Seeds

Fresh and dry basil in the winter

Basil is a great culinary herb for pasta, salads, and more. Not just the taste, but also the smell is unique. It is also a great looking plant. Basil is a warm weather herb. It does not like the cold. It hardly grows in our area even in the summer, but it does grow in a greenhouse and in a kitchen window. Since Basil changes its taste when it is dried, it is worth it to grow fresh. Plus it adds a little summer to your winter.

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