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Bucket Gardening!

November 27, 2018 by fifthseason Leave a Comment

-Chris Amaya- Hydroponic systems come in all shapes and sizes, but the few things they have in common tend to be the most important. Deep water culture in 3-5 gallon buckets generally proves to be the most exciting method for new hydroponic gardeners because it is easy to maintain and easy on the wallet. This will be a quick and easy rundown of how you can get started growing inside today! Before I talk equipment, it is important to think about location of your set up. First, you’ll … [Read more...] about Bucket Gardening!

Filed Under: Hydroponics Tagged With: gardening, hydro, hydroponic basil, hydroponic gardening, Hydroponics, urban diy

Hey Gardeners? No Need to Be Bored During Winter!

November 20, 2018 by fifthseason Leave a Comment

-Naomi Austin- This time of year, as the leaves fall, and the wind’s chill stings our cheeks, a lot of us don’t think about gardening. However, this time of year is ideal for maintenance, planning, and preparations that will pay great dividends come spring planting time! Tool Care Your gardening tools get a lot of abuse during planting season! They need care during the winter months to keep them sharp and rust free, especially if you own any of our DeWit heirloom tools or Felco pruners. … [Read more...] about Hey Gardeners? No Need to Be Bored During Winter!

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: gardening, houseplants, indoor gardening

Holiday Gifts for the Gardener

December 5, 2017 by fifthseason 2 Comments

This time of year, we get asked a lot to recommend gifts for gardeners. We talked with our staff, and here are some of their favorites for people on your list who like to dig in the dirt: A tool they wouldn’t necessarily get for themselves, but will keep forever – A really nice quality garden tool will last for generations and makes working in the garden more enjoyable. We carry a few lines of truly high-quality tools that any gardener would love. Rogue Hoes are made from recycled … [Read more...] about Holiday Gifts for the Gardener

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: garden, garden tools, gardening, gifts

Companion Planting Guide

January 31, 2017 by ashley Leave a Comment

Everybody knows that tomatoes and basil make a great combination on the plate, but they also make a great combination in the garden, enhancing each others’ flavors during the growing process. There are a lot of plants that have beneficial effects when planted together, from improving flavor to deterring pests and diseases. There are also combinations of plants that aren’t so great and that you should try to avoid. To help you plan out your spring and summer vegetable gardens, we put together … [Read more...] about Companion Planting Guide

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: Companion Planting, gardening

Container Gardening and Lasagna Planting

September 13, 2016 by fifthseason Leave a Comment

Here’s a great primer on planting bulbs in containers from our bulb supplier, Netherland Bulb Company: Plant This Fall for Spring Blooms Planting bulbs in containers offers a solution to gardeners who lack the space to create a full garden. Spring blooming bulbs can be grown in decorative pots to add accents to patios, decks, and entryways. Bulbs planted in beds outside require little maintenance, however, with a few guidelines and commitment, container bulbs can prove equally as … [Read more...] about Container Gardening and Lasagna Planting

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: bulbs, container planting, gardening

Adding Vitamins to your Regimen

May 10, 2016 by fifthseason 1 Comment

One great way of upgrading your crop insurance is the introduction of vitamins as part your feeding schedule. Now I know what you’re thinking: plants naturally produce their own vitamins on demand, why would I need to add more? This is true, however…… Most of us prefer little to NO interruptions in a grow cycle. When plants get stressed, however, they go into a hibernation mode to conserve energy and recover. This recovery time is important in order to save your harvest, but can cost you up … [Read more...] about Adding Vitamins to your Regimen

Filed Under: Hydroponics Tagged With: gardening, Hydroponics, supplements, vitamins

Know What Your Soil Wants, Not What You Want

April 26, 2016 by fifthseason 2 Comments

At Fifth Season Gardening, we sell pretty much every amendment your soil needs to improve its health. But many customers purchase soil amendments to add to their soil without knowing what the soil needs first.  This may be not only a waste of money, but also a waste of time.   If plants already have enough of a particular nutrient, they either won’t absorb any extra  added to their soil (which is a waste), or, what’s worse, they’ll overdose on the nutrient to the plant’s detriment. Too much … [Read more...] about Know What Your Soil Wants, Not What You Want

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: gardening, soil

(Re)Intruducing BioChar

March 22, 2016 by ashley 1 Comment

BioChar is an ancient technology that is having a renaissance, and for good reason. The production process can serve as a green energy source; the product is under investigation as a source of carbon sequestration to help reduce greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere; and BioChar is an amazing soil enhancer that gets great results in plant health and productivity. So what is BioChar? Basically, BioChar is charcoal used as a soil amendment. The charcoal is created from biomass (discarded … [Read more...] about (Re)Intruducing BioChar

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: biochar, gardening, soil

The Fungal Internet: Mycorrhizal Fungi & More

March 1, 2016 by fifthseason 3 Comments

Just like humans, plants have a social network, or web, that they use to communicate with each other.  There is literally a fungal internet in which information-carrying chemicals travel through the network to other plants.  The information sent is used to help the other plants connected to the network cope with insect attacks, pathogens, and drought stress. The source of this underground network of communication is mycorrhizal fungi. Mycorrhizae is a thread-like fungus that grows … [Read more...] about The Fungal Internet: Mycorrhizal Fungi & More

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: fungi, gardening, Mycorrhizae

UV Light to Boost your Plants

February 16, 2016 by fifthseason 4 Comments

One of the benefits of indoor growing is that you can replicate optimal growing conditions to get the results you are looking for from your crop. With the help of horticultural bulbs, you can mimic the seasons from Spring to Fall to match the light spectrum your plant is needing. One part of indoor lighting that is often overlooked in Ultra Violet light. UV-A and UV-B are exceptionally beneficial to Aromatic herbs which make of 30% of all plant species. These plants naturally possess a … [Read more...] about UV Light to Boost your Plants

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: gardening, UV light

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