We’re going to give you the information you need to choose the right greenhouse option for you. We’ll talk about costs, types of greenhouses, location, and planning for operation.
Greenhouse Guide – What You Need to Know Before You Build
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Harvest Right Dome Greenhouse Review (1 Year After Installation)
In 2018, we purchased a 16′ Harvest Right geodesic dome greenhouse to review. We were having work done in the yard, so we had to wait for the fill to be brought in to the greenhouse location before we could set it up. It’s now been up and tested for over a year. In this post, we’ll review the dome greenhouse, and answer some common questions.
Common Sense Homestead Open House – October 3, 2020 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
We’ll be hosting our next annual Common Sense Homestead Open House on Saturday, October 3, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. .
Our family will be giving tours of the home and grounds during this time. You’re welcome to take a quick look or stay for a longer visit during the open house hours.
If you’ve wanted to see firsthand all the odds and ends I’ve talked about online, now’s your chance.
Protecting Plants from Frost – 12 Ways to Beat the Cold Weather
Protecting plants from frost is easier with good garden planning. In this post, we’ll talk about DIY cold weather protection for your garden in early spring, fall, and winter to protect your plants from frost. Our cold weather protection for your garden, includes cold frames, frost covers, greenhouses, and other products; plus frost protection garden planning tips.
The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower’s Handbook – Change the Way You Grow
The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower’s Handbook: Organic Vegetable Production Using Protected Culture by Andrew Mefferd is a call to action for organic growers to extend the production season of their local produce. The best way for market gardeners to retain customers is to have produce for them to buy – preferably year round. Andrew looks at the eight most profitable crops for protected culture and gives you the knowledge you need to grow them well.
I’ve seen too many farmers and friends hurt by inadequate income. This is the type of book we need to let us do what we love (grow things) and still support our families.
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