by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 19, 2022 | base, how-to, orientation, planning, ventilation
You finally took the plunge! If you’re like me, you dreamed of a greenhouse for years (decades?) and tried out a bunch of flimsy ones before finally investing in something that will last you for a few years. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 6, 2022 | how-to
Caution: Some parts of the greenhouse can be extremely sharp so please use caution – and gloves – when handling the sheet metal. Tools Needed: Step Ladder (can be done with one but two will make it easier) Drill – electric or cordless #2 Phillips...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 6, 2022 | base, how-to, ventilation
Caution: Some parts of the greenhouse can be extremely sharp so please use caution – and gloves – when handling the sheet metal. Tools Needed: Step Ladder (can be done with one but two will make it easier) Drill – electric or cordless #2 Phillips...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 6, 2022 | cooling, heating, how-to, ventilation
Your heat-activated vent opener requires no external power source, just the physics of thermal expansion. In this video, Loren explains how to set the opener and provides advice on how to protect it over the winter months. NOTE: the screws holding the barrel are...
by Cynthia Strawson | Jan 16, 2022 | how-to, Insects
Pests: these green aphids and I are in battle for my African Violet this year. NEVER take a house plant into your greenhouse without being 100% it is bug free. A single aphid can produce 6 billion offspring in a season. Yes, BILLION! The strategy is to prevent getting...
