The start of the greenhouse project... [View all]

Last year was a dismal growing season for us. Crazy weather from too dry to too windy caused too much work and worry. Yields were down not badly but slightly disappointing. So we decided to greenhouse it. This is an inexpensive Quictent house should be enough to make the wind a non factor. Started last fall smothering the ground where the greenhouse is planned to inhibit growth of undesirable plants.

Yesterday was a nice 40 degrees sunny day perfect for groundwork. Armed with my 3 prong hoe, iron rake and determination I set about getting to work.

Snowing today so I get to rest the old bod and get ready for a beautiful weekend and beyond.
Ms. MiHale’s birthday is at the end of the month. This is her birthday present wanting to get it finished by then.



The before.



Tarps removed.



Interestingly the mice had a wonderful time undercover building quite a complex.



At least I think they were mice.



Not quite done but we beat the snow scheduled for tomorrow.



Overview of the garden area the greenhouse will be an imposing structure. On the left we’re trying straw bale gardening. They should house the squash varieties we have chosen. I’m going to try to grow edible flowers, nasturtiums, on the sides of the bales for a little beautification and toppings for salads.