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Pinching Flower Heads For Spring Growing

Pinching Flower Heads For Spring Growing

Greenhouse Hobbyists; now is the perfect time to pinch  flower heads and pods to begin drying in your greenhouse. Pinch the flower from marigolds, cosmos, or any type flower you have or want seed from and lay to dry on a sheet of white paper. Allow the flowers with peddles, such as your marigolds, to […]

R-Value vs. U-Value

R-Value vs. U-Value

If you’re deciding what windows to include in your structure, or if you’re in the market for replacement windows, it is easy to become overwhelmed by some of the perplexing terms used to describe energy performance. R-Value and U-Value, for example, are two commonly used terms that are especially confusing for the everyday consumer. However, […]

Solar Innovations, Inc. Wins MANTEC’s Excellence in Sustainability Award

Solar Innovations, Inc. Wins MANTEC’s Excellence in Sustainability Award

Solar Innovations Inc. was awarded the 2014 MANTEC Award for Excellence in Sustainability on October 2, 2014. The ceremony was attended by over 170 manufacturers, partners, and graduates who were finalists for various awards. Stacey Header, Vice President of Finance, accepted the award on Solar’s behalf.  

Mahanoy Area YES Program Tours Facility for Manufacturing Day

Mahanoy Area YES Program Tours Facility for Manufacturing Day

Today (October 3, 2014) is the third annual Manufacturing Day with more than 1,500 events estimated to be held across the country. Solar Innovations, Inc. will take part in the celebrations by hosting the Mahanoy Area YES Program for a tour of our manufacturing manufacturing facility. The event is made possibly by the support of […]

Greenhouse Heating Seasonal Maintenance

Greenhouse Heating Seasonal Maintenance

With the cold weather approaching it is a great time to make sure your greenhouse heating system is working properly. Take the time to dust it off the unit, this should generally suffice if you use an electric heater. If your system runs off of propane, open your vale and check for leaks (use a […]