National Greenhouse News

(NORTHGLENN, CO) April 7, 2011 – Congratulations to LIFT – Levántate of San Rafael, California (www.lift-levantate.org), for winning the 2011 Community Garden Greenhouse Give-A-Way Contest. The non-profit organization will receive a free Cultivator Premier Greenhouse Kit for its community garden courtesy of National Greenhouse Co.

Applicants submitted an essay explaining the positive influences their community garden is currently having on volunteers and the community it serves. The essay deadline was February 28th and the winner was announced on March 15th. The contest winner was selected by a panel of management at National Greenhouse Co.

Richard Waxman, Executive Director and Community Advocate for LIFT – Levántate, was thrilled about the news and spoke about the opportunities the Cultivator Premier Greenhouse Kit will create for the community.

“A greenhouse kit will provide a prime teaching venue for us to offer and conduct our afterschool and community education workshops – year-round – on topics such as grafting, seed germination, transplanting, and more.”

LIFT – Levántate’s afterschool program at the Manzanita Child Development Center in Marin City, CA, serves children in grades 2-6 from low-income families and various ethnicities. The program utilizes what is called the “Fun Theory” to help develop physical ability and social and emotional confidence. The program focuses on nutrition, gardening, cooking, physical activity and transferable life skills to encourage positive social, physical and emotional growth. The greenhouse will enhance the program’s current organic garden which makes cooking and nutrition classes possible; and provide work experience for teens and community members to develop peer leadership skills.

National Greenhouse Co. would like to thank all of the applicants who took the time to submit their thoughtful stories; as well as acknowledge all of the proactive communities and volunteers across the nation who work to preserve and better community gardens.

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The cold winter can affect more than our moods and aching backs. Dieting has always been a battle during the winter months, mostly due to the convenience of less healthy, ready-made foods; and the lack of quality seasonal produce at the market that our bodies benefit from in the summer. However, with a lot less effort than most think – you can enjoy the comfort, convenience and health benefits of having produce readily available nearby in your own greenhouse kit.

With some proper attention to detail, a greenhouse kit in the winter can provide all of the benefits and satisfaction of a greenhouse garden in the warm weather. Here are some important tips and facts to consider when growing herbs, fruit and vegetables in the winter with your greenhouse kit:
- Consider an artificial light source to compensate for darker days during the winter months
- Occasionally wipe-down the interior walls of the greenhouse to allow more sunlight in
- Have a back-up heating plan in case your primary source of heat breaks down
- ‘Patience is key’ but consider that if results are not being achieved, you may want to re-work your arrangement(s), heating method or even plant new or different crops
- Research the proper method(s) and time periods to plant certain crops. Lettuce and Spinach, for example, hold true through cooler planting months like January while Tomatoes and Cucumbers are better suited to a late-winter month like April
- Replenish tired soil with composting from the previous summer’s harvest
- Speak with an expert about air ventilation and routinely monitor it

Some of the easiest and more popular vegetables to grow over the winter are: Arugula, Cabbage, Sweet and Hot Peppers, Chives, Broccoli, Garlic, Lettuce and Asparagus. These vegetables, among many others, are able to thrive in cooler settings because the plants do not require much more care than adequate water, modest sunlight, relatively warm temperatures, and good-quality soil. The variety of vegetables and fruit able to grow over the winter in greenhouse kits still require individual maintenance needs, yet boast well for success if properly attended to.

There are incredible communities of gardeners out there who are just like you! Share ideas on how to make the most of your greenhouse kit over the winter. Discuss tips and strategies for achieving better crop results with local experts and connect with others over social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

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Cultivating rare plants is a rewarding activity that has a number of personal and environmental benefits. Aside from the enlightening task of caring for plants, growing certain species can help to keep them off endangered plant lists. With a home greenhouse kit, gardeners can admire the beauty of rare colours and shapes while playing a part in conservation and biodiversity.

In order to properly care for plants foreign to your greenhouse kit environment, you must research and simulate the native growing conditions of those respective species. Temperature, light, air ventilation, maintenance and proximity in relation to other plants are important factors that influence the health abundance. Remember that specific types of plants cannot properly adapt to conventional soil mixtures and instead require solutions like 3-part soil to 1-part sand and peat. More commonly, tropical plants will only flourish in soft soil beds.

Ferns, Begonias and Orchids are just some of the easily accessible tropical seeds available at your local greenhouse supply depot. Popular Ferns such as: Maidenhair, Staghorn and Boston thrive in humid, low-lit conditions. Begonias, native to South America, Africa and Asia will spoil you with year-round blossoms if they are properly nourished in shaded areas. Orchids are delicate and need frequent ‘misting’ to sustain health; humidity trays are an excellent method to help ensure this.

Palms, Bamboos, Jasmine, Hibiscus Flower, Lantanas, Gardenia, Ginger and Citrus Plants are able to sustain with relatively low maintenance in less favourable conditions. These are some plants that a less-skilled (yet no lack in passion) gardener can achieve great results with. A great tip to help boost the results of your winter garden is to seal-off any unused area of your greenhouse kit. This will help you more accurately control variables such as heat, ventilation and moisture.

Above all, when considering tropical and rare plants in your greenhouse kit plans, it is important to conduct research and understand the needs of the individual plants. Cater your greenhouse kit environment to properly suit the needs of your rare and tropical plants. Investigate local botanical policies and speak with local gardeners about rare and tropical plant sustainability and cultivation. Connect with other passionate gardeners in your area and share ideas on how to better enjoy your gardening experience.

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You still have time! We’ve decided to extend our deadline for entries into the 2011 Community Garden Greenhouse Give-A-Way Contest!

If you are part of a community garden and still want to enter for your chance to win a Cultivator Premier Greenhouse Kit you can now enter your application until February 28, 2011 at midnight! Our winner will be announced on March 15th after we have had time to review all the fantastic applications we have received.

It is great to see that so many communities across the country are promoting healthy lifestyles and educating people of all ages through the power of gardening. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to add a new greenhouse kit to your community garden; allowing all of those involved the chance to garden year round!

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