by Cynthia Strawson | Apr 16, 2023 | planning, spring
Spring is the ideal time to prepare yourself—and your equipment—for a new growing season. Here are five things to do before the outdoor season hits. Sterilize equipment Sterilize your shears and secateurs in a 10% bleach solution. I use a 500ml measuring cup with 50ml...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 20, 2022 | disease, planning, planting
Your best protection against a weak or diseased garden is prevention in the form of smart shopping. Start with healthy plants to give your garden the greatest chance for success. Plants that have been allowed to wilt frequently in the hot sun are never a bargain, no...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 20, 2022 | expectations, orientation, planning
Consider these five things when deciding which greenhouse works best for you. 1. Cost: Start with $/sqft but make sure you are comparing apples to apples here. When it comes down to dollar comparisons, some greenhouses are sturdy, some are flimsy. Some are made of...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 20, 2022 | cooling, disease, heating, planning, ventilation, water
Remote Weather Sensor – put a sensor in the greenhouse so you can monitor from the comfort of your home. This is clutch when the weather starts to warm in spring so you can go out and adjust the temperature using manual vents, opening the top of the dutch door,...
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 12, 2022 | expectations, planning, planting
Your hobby greenhouse can do a few things really well: It can protect your fragile (and expensive) crops from getting destroyed by those prairie hail storm. It can give you a head start on growing early in the season (harvesting your own lettuce and spinach in April?...
