Due to the growing number of plants in Fifth Season, we felt the need to give them a voice. Periodically, we will introduce a plant grown in our store, as well as the fertilizing and environmental techniques we use. Thus, the intro to our new page--"How the @#%& did the grow that?" Below is a sample of things to come. Enjoy! Plants retain their mystique for many reasons. Some provide nourishment that can't be replicated in labs. Others show off their beauty more arrogantly than a … [Read more...] about Introducing: How the @#$% did they grow that?
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A Cut Above: Act Two.
A successful clone can be one of the most rewarding experiences for a grower. Essentially, a gardener-turned-cloner steps into the triad role of surgeon, scientist, and anal retentive clean freak. Preparation is key (consult, "A Cut Above: Act I" for cloning mise en place) as well as a sanitary environment. Ready? 1) Once the prized plant has been selected, take a sharp clean blade and make a 45 degree cut across branches two to four inches long. Before putting the clone into the grow … [Read more...] about A Cut Above: Act Two.
Fall 2.0: Not Just For Pumpkins Anymore
A seasonal stereotype festers every time fall begins its crisp dance of falling leaves. Summer persuades most minds that it is the only season for growing. It's hard not to blame anyone for the thought. A feast of red ripe tomatoes, glistening cukes, and the age old implementation of the three sisters adorn the summer plot. However, once the wind alerts the nose that humidity must exit, most growers pack it up until next spring.The other problem that attaches is that alot of fall seeds must … [Read more...] about Fall 2.0: Not Just For Pumpkins Anymore
Friday Favorites: Premier Pro-Mix BX with Mycorise Pro
The neverending quest for the perfect seed starter or propagation super soil used to be as daunting as seeking out the Holy Grail. The mercurial rise of innovative gardening coupled with cutting edge scientific soil research has recently produced a cornucopia of first rate soils. One of the best on the market is Premier Pro-Mix BX (call Fifth Season Stores for availability) with Mycorise Pro. Premier is basically a peat based mix with perlite (for aeration) and vermiculite (for water and … [Read more...] about Friday Favorites: Premier Pro-Mix BX with Mycorise Pro