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 the … [Read more...]
How to Build a Greenhouse For Under $200
Want to find out how to build a greenhouse? Since we live in a cooler climate, we NEED to grow tomatoes and peppers under covers and a greenhouse works perfectly for us. Although we can't grow enough tomatoes to preserve a lot of tomato sauce, we can fit enough plants in here for fresh eating. There's nothing better than picking cherry tomatoes right off the vine and popping them into my … [Read more...]
Random Pictures of Busy Busy Days
We have been hopping here in the Valley. Sure, we take the time to sit on the porch and just relax, but our days are quite full. It's a busy time of the year here, the Garden is producing like mad (a good thing). I'll get back to writing regular posts just as soon as I can. Until then, please bear with us - our fingers are busy doing other things than typing, it seems! The Gman looked … [Read more...]