Outdoor Grow Room

Soil Thermometer

For sowing seeds and transplanting seedlings, you might think that the air temperature is important.  If you really want to get the most out of your garden, then you should focus on the soil temperature.  The best way to measure the temperature is to use a soil thermometer.  I’ve been using the AcuRite 7 inch […]

Butterflies

Chequered Skipper

My Picture Insect App said that the skipper in the picture above is a Chequered Skipper.   This skipper is even smaller than the Black Dash Skipper that we talked about last week. Features:   The uppersides of the Chequered Skipper are brown with orange markings on the base and and golden spots.  The undersides of the […]

Poinsettia Varieties

Poinsettias

While you might only find them at the local plant store around the holidays in November and December, poinsettias are not just indoor flowers. Features: 1) Poinsettias come in beautiful shades of red, pink, orange, yellow and white. 2) These flowers prefer indoor temperatures close to 70°F.  This works out at my house because my […]