2021 Review – Backyard Greenhouse Kits from Greenhouse Emporium

What is a Greenhouse Kit? It’s a ready-to-assemble backyard greenhouse kit. The kit comes with all the necessary parts in order for the owner to assemble the greenhouse. There are lots of different sizes, styles and prices ranges. The backyard greenhouse kit or some people call them hobby greenhouse kits, are well-built, warm atmosphere for … Read more

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The Magic of a Water Garden

Hello! Do you love the sound of water hitting the rocks, rushing down a stream? The magic of a water garden.  I find that sound so soothing and relaxing. I have always wanted some sort of water garden feature but where we used to live our property was the size of a postage stamp. Our … Read more

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The Romantic Rose Garden!

Hello! Who doesn’t love a romantic rose garden? I have always loved the looks and smell of roses. The rose has been called the queen of flowers. When I was growing up my mom had a rose garden. She was a member of the American Rose Society. She would enter her roses in contests and … Read more

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The Enchanting Woodland Garden

Hello! Have you ever thought of a woodland garden?  A woodland garden is a natural garden with vines and canopies. This type of garden is distinguished by layers, canopies and ground cover. I found this type of garden interesting since I live on 20 wooded acres and I can incorporate some of these ideas, where … Read more

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Gardening to Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies!

Hello! Do you love to see hummingbirds and butterflies while you are outside? I sure do! When we lived in the urban area I never saw hummingbirds and maybe a butterfly once in a while. Now at the Simongetti North I get hummingbirds, dragonflies and butterflies. I will be gardening to attract hummingbirds and butterflies!  … Read more

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The Beautiful Azalea Tree

Hello! As some of you know, yesterday I purchased two Azalea Tree’s. I saw them at Meijer and thought it would add some color to my houseplant collection. The Azalea tree is part of the Rhododendron family. Since the azalea is a custom to the warm climate, it makes a great houseplant, where the temperature … Read more

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Grow the Best Apple Trees

Hello! Today I want to talk about how to grow the best apple trees. We have started an apple orchard here at the Simongetti North. We have also planted other fruit bearing trees as well. Like everything there is history, and so does the apple. Apples as far as 8000 BC, the Nomad moved apples … Read more

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Garden Design – Trending in 2021

Hello! I wanted to research what was trending with the gardening community. Gardening has become very popular, especially since Covid 19 hit the USA. During the stay at home orders, people who never gardened before took up gardening and is going to be just as popular for 2021, gardening is still very popular! It has … Read more

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Preparation for a Spring Garden

Hello! It’s getting that time of year to start thinking about preparing for the spring garden. At the Simongetti North we have snow on the ground and probably will for a while. I am so done with the snow already. I already have a spot for the vegetable garden, but plan on expanding it. I … Read more

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How to Use Greenhouses in Colder Climates

Hello! Have you ever wondered how people use greenhouses? I sure have. I decided to do some research on the topic as I am also considering having a greenhouse here at the Simongetti North. I am not sure if I will have it heated or not. In this blog I will discuss how to use … Read more

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