dkaufmann
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NW Wisconsin - Zone 4a
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« on: May 20, 2012, 04:09:52 PM » |
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My greenhouse garden is now nearly planted. The purpose of the greenhouse is three-fold: 1) jumpstart on spring, 2) fall garden, and 3) wind protection. This is the first year. I'm hoping it doesn't get too hot inside. It has 4 side windows and both ends have a 4x7 door that can be tied open. I put a screen door in on one end today that I hope will add to wind protection when the door needs to be lifted for temperature reasons. We just had 3 days of 20-25 mph winds from the south/southeast. I'm quite pleased with how the plants look so far. Zuchhini, tomatoes, cucumbers, snap peas, lettuce, sweet basil, and peppers. 9 of the boxes have AWS - the two terra-cotta boxes, not yet. Trying to figure out what to do with them actually since I think they would get whipped to shreds if I put them outside. I'm hopeful this will be a good (learning) season!!
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seansmum
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« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2012, 07:07:06 PM » |
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Looking really good!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm quite jealous  . My greenhouse is still in the works betwwen the weather, my husband's work schedule and finding a septic issue we are way behind schedule  . Oh well we should be golden for extending the season on the other end(fall) What size is the greenhouse? Sue |
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dkaufmann
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« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2012, 07:31:44 PM » |
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It's 8x10. I missed the spring growing time with set-up, etc. but totally excited about the future!
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butterflygirl67
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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2012, 08:07:30 PM » |
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Your greenhouse is fabulous! I'm so jealous...
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26 EBs (holy crap!!); third year
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Fldeb
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« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2012, 10:43:15 AM » |
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That is the same greenhouse I have. I take the cover off of mine in the summer because it would get extremely warm. It would be over 100 degrees in there, but I live in a much warmer climate. I love to go in mine in the winter. It feels so warm and cozy. Have fun with it!! Deb
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BPFSU
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Zone 8b North Florida
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« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2012, 10:55:58 PM » |
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Define warm and cozy. 20-30 degrees warmer?
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Fldeb
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« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2012, 07:00:55 AM » |
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At night there was only a 5 degree difference but once the sun was up it would warm up probably 20-30 degrees depending on how cloudy the day was. Inside the greenhouse during the day, it is very bright white. Going into it from the cold, the warmth and the green plants just makes you feel good. Deb
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dkaufmann
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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2012, 02:24:47 PM » |
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Here is this week's picture: zucchini are coming! My cucumber leaves are showing some damage....any ideas what's causing it?
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dkaufmann
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2012, 04:43:20 PM » |
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It's been awhile since I updated the pictures. Overall things have been growing well - very well actually so that I have a jungle in there! Obviously 11 boxes are too many - but the results have been so encouraging that I have ordered a 12x20 greenhouse so I can have more boxes but also more space around them.
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dkaufmann
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2012, 05:12:45 PM » |
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And one more pic with the tomatoes on the right side. The twine broke trying to hold up one of the plants - need another option next year.
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mjb8743
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2012, 08:29:57 PM » |
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And one more pic with the tomatoes on the right side. The twine broke trying to hold up one of the plants - need another option next year. I used twine on my pole beans a few years back, and it broke also. Since then, I use nylon twine. Mickie |
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111 EBs and growing... so how come there are never enough boxes??
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dkaufmann
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« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2012, 11:29:01 AM » |
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1st Broccoli! And no worms |
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baileyj
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« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2012, 03:28:35 PM » |
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dk, Congratulations !! Those darn cabbage worms are killers !! I know the satisfaction of getting that wormfree broccoli/cabbage..  I have taken to putting tulle nets over my broccoli so the cabbage moth cannot lay the eggs that grow into the worms that eat everything then grow into more moths that lay more eggs...what a cycle...  I make the nets from tulle and use a large piece of 1/4 inch elastic made into a rubberband to keep the moths from going under the net and defeating the purpose. Around here I buy a bolt of green tulle so you cannot really see it and the band works great !!! Just an idea if you have problems with those worms/moths Judi |
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mjb8743
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« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2012, 04:07:58 PM » |
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For those who want to try making their own nets or fert tubes, this is the best place I've found for buying a bolt 54" wide x 40 yards. The regular price is ~$18 and is on sale right now for $11.99... I ordered 2 bolts last May, and the shipping was $7.68. The Tulle Shop http://www.tulleshop.com/54-Inch-Tulle-Bolt-s/48.htmMickie |
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111 EBs and growing... so how come there are never enough boxes??
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« Reply #14 on: July 14, 2012, 04:44:38 PM » |
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I too used the tulle this past fall/winter for cole crops and very happy to report no moths got in and I had no caterpillars as well. However the tulle does not keep out aphids or whiteflies, and it keeps out lady bugs and lacewings so the aphids can multiply unchecked. If you use the tulle you will still have to find a way to control the aphids and whiteflies.
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