Incredibly versatile and super delicious, runner beans can be a great veggie to add to your plate. Here's how you can grow them in your greenhouse! We love green beans, and usually grow pole beans (also called runner beans) every year. I try to can up at least four dozen pint jars of beans every year to store in our Cold Room. Because I want to be able to put up as many jars as possible, … [Read more...]
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Preparing the Greenhouse for Planting
We built a greenhouse in our second year here. The amount of food we can harvest from growing in the greenhouse is definitely worth it. We can't grow tomatoes in the garden here without this extra protection. Preparing the greenhouse for planting is one of the first things we do in the Spring. Each season, there is some greenhouse maintenance that has to be done. Here's what we do to open … [Read more...]
How to Build a Greenhouse For Under $200
Want to find out how to build a greenhouse cheap? This guide is full of great tips for constructing your own greenhouse on a budget! A garden greenhouse is a great way to extend your growing season. You could even possibly grow vegetables year-round if you ensure your little greenhouse is heated through the cold months. Since we live in a fairly cold climate, we NEED to grow tomatoes and … [Read more...]
How to Transplant Tomatoes into a Greenhouse
Check out this handy guide to learn how to Transplant Tomatoes into a Greenhouse! Why Should I Be Transplanting Tomato Plants? To put it most simply, planting tomatoes in a greenhouse extends their growing season. Most popular greenhouse setups allow for things like temperature control, more control over the irrigation system, and ability to monitor things like air circulation and humidity … [Read more...]
Come Into the Greenhouse
These last weeks, it has been pretty busy around here. Hoping I get a chance now to put up some posts on what we have been up to. Here's our Greenhouse - I've been spending quite a bit of time in there the last couple of days. This photo was taken last summer. In my Cold Room Inventory post, I wrote about hunting around downstairs only to find we had no green beans left in … [Read more...]
Best Books for Homesteaders
Read on for our best books for homesteaders! Perfect for those new to country life or for gifts! No matter how self-sufficient you may be, there will come a time when you need to read about and learn from the experiences of others. That's where books come in. While nothing replaces hands-on experience, learning from the successes and failures of others can help you avoid some pitfalls, speed … [Read more...]
Planning A Vegetable Garden
Planning a vegetable garden? Take into account what your family likes to eat - read on for our best gardening tips. Winter and early Spring is the perfect time of year to finalize plans for the gardens. Planning a vegetable garden is an important part of being able to ensure having enough food in the cold room for the winter. This planning is just one of the things I love about … [Read more...]
How to Grow Herbs – Indoor or Outdoor Herb Gardens
Once you know how to grow herbs, you can easily start your own indoor or outdoor herb garden! If you've never grown herbs, you are in for a treat. Fresh herbs taste incredible compared to the dried herbs you can buy at the supermarket. There is just no comparison. At all. And once you start growing some of your own herbs, you might just add a few different herb plants to your garden next … [Read more...]
How Big of a Container Does a Pepper Plant Really Need?
Ever wondered what size of container for pepper plants is the best? We enjoy growing peppers in our greenhouse. We plant some in the ground but we also grow peppers in containers. If you're wondering what size of container for pepper plants is the best for growing thriving plants, here's the ideal. Choose a pot that is at least 8 inches; a 2 gallon pot is the right size. If possible, though, … [Read more...]
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