Discover Buried Treasure
by Linda Newber I’m a Plantaholic. I have a lot of plants, but I’m always on the lookout for something new. For years I collected… Read More »Discover Buried Treasure
Hobby Greenhouse Club: Blog
Replacing grass with wildflower gardens: A call to action
By Eileen Morrison, Hobby Greenhouse Club member Climate change is calling to all inhabitants of this planet, saying please change your habits before it is… Read More »Replacing grass with wildflower gardens: A call to action
Fig Fanatic: Growing Figs with Phil D’Angelis
“I have figs that taste like honey, agave nectar, melon with honey. For the berry-flavored figs, I have ones that have cherry tones, ones that… Read More »Fig Fanatic: Growing Figs with Phil D’Angelis
Growing in air: Growing aeroponically with Michelle Lyon-Heatherly
Michelle Lyon-Heatherly, a local grower, shared her knowledge on aeroponics at the July 2023 Hobby Greenhouse Club meeting. Aeroponics (cultivating plants in air) differs from aquaponics in that the roots are not submerged in water. The plants grown in these towers have their roots suspended in air, and at regular intervals, the tower pumps the water and mineral solution to the top, which then drips down on the roots.
Always Buy from the Kids
I have a standing rule…always buy from the kids…. I just can’t walk by a kid that’s selling something and not buy. I see them… Read More »Always Buy from the Kids
The Purple Perillo Man
Last year I introduced you to the Hobby Greenhouse Clubs Plumeria Princess. This year I’d like you to meet another of our members, Richard Hollembeak.… Read More »The Purple Perillo Man
Treatment for Plantaholics
Treatment for Plantaholics? Not so fast! We know who we are, those of us who suffer from this addiction. We refuse to stop gardening when… Read More »Treatment for Plantaholics
Plumeria Princess
Yes, we have a Plumeria Princess in our club. I call her that because she specializes in Plumerias and at last count had more than… Read More »Plumeria Princess
Birthing a Butterfly
It’s a girl and it’s a first! Can you believe it? We watched the birthing of a butterfly and named her Bella! It happened at… Read More »Birthing a Butterfly
Fence Me In
I just love my chain link fence…most of the time…sometimes…OK mines an eyesore! But what to do? I need a fence. Most of us do.… Read More »Fence Me In